St Helena

St Helena helps local people in north east Essex to face incurable illness and bereavement.
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St Helena Hospice helps local people in North East Essex with an incurable illness to live well and die with dignity and choice

26/03/2026

We’re continually inspired by the kindness and generosity shown to St Helena Hospice.

🧡 Ella and Jessica held a very special fundraising day on World Cancer Day, raising an incredible £1,320.69, shared between St Helena and Prostate Cancer UK - both causes close to their hearts. We are so proud of what they achieved!

🎟️ Members of Colchester Lodge 31 (Women’s Freemasons HFAF) presented a £500 cheque, raised through a Memoriam & Raffle in memory of a much-loved member of their Lodge.

🏃‍♂️ Thank you to Simon who braved the Colchester Half Marathon and raised £165 in support of our hospice!

🎓 A huge thank you to the students at Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form College, who raised an incredible £3,829.10 through their creative and inspiring fundraising efforts.

🎤 1st Class Brass donated £700 from their festive Christmas carol performances in local supermarkets - we’re so grateful for your continued support.

🛞 Perfectly demonstrating it's never too late to say a big thank you... in August 2025 the Hospice received incredible support from those at the Fordham Vehicle Show raising £1,124.55, it's just taken a short while to align diaries to organise a celebratory photo and we were lucky that the sun was shining for the occasion.

🔎 Another wonderful £900 donation raised by StH's Metal Detecting supporters - Henry, the groups youngest member was very proud to unearth a Saxon coin.

Your support truly makes a difference to the patients and families we care for every day. From all of us at St Helena Hospice, we thank you. 🧡

25/03/2026

"Our hospice nurse at home does exactly what she says she's going to do and that's what we need. She just goes off and does it and it’s golden.

"Unless you're living it, you'll never understand the difference that makes. And it really makes a huge difference, massive."

- Family member 🧡

25/03/2026

Registration closes at midnight! 🚨

This is your final chance to sign up for Hero Run - our fun-filled fundraiser featuring optional fancy dress, a food stall, tombola, and distances from 2k to 10k.

Throw on a cape, gather your team, and join us for a feel-good day raising vital funds for local hospice care.

Your weekend plans = sorted.

Sign up for Hero Run 2026 now: https://bit.ly/4lOw2xl

24/03/2026

Our incredible volunteers are the heart of what we do 🧡

If you’re community spirited and you’ve been thinking about giving a little time to something meaningful, we currently have several rewarding volunteer opportunities available.

Whether you’re supporting people in the community or helping in our retail teams, every moment you give helps us care for local people facing dying, death and bereavement.

Volunteering with St Helena Hospice is a chance to do good and feel good, while developing new skills and building confidence.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3MGKp9D

23/03/2026

"The Hero Run event was a meaningful way for me to highlight the dedication of my colleagues, whose compassion and commitment make a profound difference to patients and families within the community" - Nichole Hockett, Hospice in the Home Senior Sister.

Join us on Sunday 29th March for a fun-filled day supporting St Helena Hospice. With 2k, 5k and 10k distances, it’s the perfect event for runners, walkers, families and little superheroes too. 🏃‍♀️

Throw on a cape, gather your team, and join us for a fun, feel-good day raising vital funds for local hospice care. Every hero who signs up helps St Helena Hospice continue supporting families when they need it most.

After crossing the finish line, you’ll earn your very own Hero Run medal, a well-deserved reward for making a difference. 🏅

Time is running out to sign up – secure your place today: https://bit.ly/3Ppo55A

21/03/2026

Just over 1 week to go until our Hero run! 🦸 Every stride helps support St Helena Hospice.
Join us next Sunday 29th March at Colchester Sports Park for a brilliant day out for all ages!

Come dressed as your favourite hero and enjoy our 2km family fun run, or step it up with a 5km or 10km challenge. Don't miss out on this family friendly event.

Register today: https://bit.ly/49BDsyu

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20/03/2026

“When St Helena scooped us up as a family, the magic started. The care my mum received, and the support we were given as a family, was just exceptional. Seeing how hard everyone works, it was an easy decision to leave a gift in my Will” - Kate Heslegrave, Co-Chief Executive. 🧡

Gifts in Wills help fund the care of 1 in every 5 people receiving end of life and palliative care from St Helena Hospice.

Discover how stress-free writing or updating your will is with Octopus Legacy: https://bit.ly/3P9L18S

19/03/2026

"I went to see Neil at the Hospice every single day. I got in one morning and a lovely lady said she had me booked for a neck massage and some aromatherapy. I said I think you’ve made a mistake honey, I’m not the patient. ‘Oh no, it’s for you,’ she said.

"Do you know the care the relatives receive at St Helena is just beyond description?

"They didn’t have to worry about me, but do you know how much I appreciated it? She gave me this neck massage and I actually fell asleep.

"And they did Neil’s feet and I watched them doing Neil’s feet thinking what wonderful people you are. You’re taking his mind off the inevitable. And Neil loved having his feet tickled or massaged. All these lovely little things."

- Pete 🧡

18/03/2026

Join us on Sunday 29th for a fun-filled day supporting St Helena Hospice.

⏱️ 2k, 5k and 10k distances
🏃‍♀️ Perfect event for runners, walkers, families and little superheroes too
🏅 Receive a medal when you complete your challenge

Throw on a cape, gather your team, and join us for a fun, feel-good day raising vital funds for local hospice care.

Time is running out to sign up – secure your place today: https://bit.ly/4b7po0c

17/03/2026

Join us on Sunday 17th May for Pier to Pier 2026 – our biggest and most popular event of the year. 🌊

Take on our much-loved coastal challenge along the beautiful Essex shoreline. Start from Clacton Pier or Walton Pier and choose to walk 7 miles or 14 miles, all while raising vital funds for St Helena Hospice.

Bring your friends, family or colleagues and enjoy the fresh sea air, stunning sea views and the incredible atmosphere as hundreds of supporters come together for an unforgettable day.

Whether you’re walking in memory of someone special or simply ready for a springtime challenge, every step you take will help support local families when they need it most.

Sign up today! https://bit.ly/47a2Wmj

15/03/2026

'Who needs superheroes when I have my mum' 🧡

Mother and son, Nichole and Oliver, joined in our Hero Run last year and had a brilliant time together. Super Nurse Nichole said:

"My son Oliver was eager to join me, wanting to show how proud he is of his mum and the work I carry out on a daily basis as a hospice nurse alongside my colleagues.

"Together we ran as a mother and son team honouring the hospice’s work, raising awareness and celebrating the impact compassionate care has on local people."

With two weeks to go until this year's Hero Run on Sunday 29th March, there's still time to sign up for a fun 2k, 5k or 10k. To quote Bowie⚡"we can be heroes, just for one day!"
https://bit.ly/4ukDN1T

13/03/2026

The results are in for the St Helena Winter Raffle!📣

Huge congratulations to this year’s lucky winners!

Click the link to see if you are one of them 👉https://bit.ly/3Pj9ecV

We want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken part this year. You haven’t just been in with the chance of winning a fantastic prize, you’ve helped make a real difference to the local people who need us most.

Address

Barncroft Close
Colchester
CO49JU

Telephone

+441206845566

Website

http://www.sthelena.org.uk/

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