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St Clare Hospice is a local charity and each year we care for hundreds of people across West Essex and the East Hertfordshire border.

We provide free, compassionate care and support to adults with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers.

15/02/2026

Are you looking for the chance to join the St Clare team? We're hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract 🔧

You will be responsible for keeping St Clare Hospice safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. From repairs to equipment checks, your skills will make a real difference for the people of West and Eastern 💛

• Location: St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, CM17 9JX

• Salary: £26,764 - £27,432 per annum (depending on experience) inclusive of 5% High Cost Area Allowance.

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Working 5 days a week across Monday to Sunday)

• Deadline to apply: 23rd February 2026.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4tzIMLZ

12/02/2026

Feeling lucky? Ready to make a difference? 🎲

The St Clare Shimmer Ball is back for 2026 - and this year, we’re turning up the sparkle ✨

Join us on Friday 6th March 2026 at the stunning Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport for an evening of glamour, entertainment, and life-changing impact.

What to expect:

• Live, thrilling casino fun
• A delicious three‑course dinner
• Sparkling entertainment all night long
• The chance to make a real impact for your community 💛

Tickets:

• Table of 10: £925
• Individual ticket: £98

Book now: https://bit.ly/4gtvAkd

Let’s make this a night to remember! Share this with your network and help us spread the word.

08/02/2026

Take on the St Clare 10k for a run fuelled by memories and motivated by meaning 💙

• St Clare 10k returns Sunday 12th April
• Friendly, supportive road race – perfect for PB chasers and first-timers
• Raise sponsorship & make every kilometre matter for local families

Sign up now - tickets selling quick! https://bit.ly/3KufOLU

Tag your running friends! 👇

The 10k is kindly sponsored by HTS Group and Jewson Partnership Solutions.

07/02/2026

Ready to take on a tail‑wagging challenge with your four‑legged friend? 🐾

Join Paws for a Cause this March – St Clare Hospice’s virtual dog walking challenge!

Clock up 31 or 62 miles with your pup by walking, wheeling, running or jogging, and help raise vital funds for local hospice care 🧡

Treat your dog to their favourite adventure and make a difference at the same time!

Don’t wait – sign up today: https://bit.ly/4poDI9J

Tag someone who should join you on the fundraising journey 👇

Paws for a Cause is proudly sponsored by Kew Vets.

03/02/2026

When love and loss spark extraordinary action ✨ Meet Claire - a dedicated St Clare supporter on a mission to raise £25,000 for hospice care in her biggest challenge year yet.

Claire’s journey with St Clare began in 2017, after her dad was cared for by the hospice. Since then, her small acts of support have grown into a series of incredible challenges.

"Over the past five years, I’ve taken on a few different challenges, and my son Hector (14) did a 1km-a-day lockdown running challenge in 2021. We had a treadmill at home, so we thought it would be a great challenge for Hector, and he managed to raise a total of £3,638!”

Claire's motivation deepened further following the death of her son's girlfriend's mum, Tara, who was also cared for by St Clare before she died in late 2024.

“For the past few years, I’ve dedicated my fundraising challenges to my dad… but Tara was only 52 – the same age I am now – which really brought home how precious life is and made me want to push myself even more to raise money in both their memories.”

Later this year, Claire will swap her running shoes for hiking boots as she takes on an epic Sahara Desert Trek in aid of hospice care.

She added, “I’m doing the Sahara Trek with my friend Debbie, who I met 30 years ago in Australia. We’ll be trekking all day, covered in sand, and sleeping in the desert on roll mats. There won’t be any showers or proper toilets, but I think that’s all part of the challenge!”

Training is already underway, and Claire has smashed through her first £1,000 thanks to the support of friends, family and colleagues.

"£25,000 is a big target, but I’m determined to give it my best shot.”

Thank you Claire - your courage, determination and compassion help make hospice care possible for local families 🧡

26/01/2026

Ready to roll the dice for a great cause? 🎲

The St Clare Shimmer Ball is back - and it's bigger than ever!

Join us on Friday 6th March 2026 at the stunning Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport for an evening of glamour, entertainment, and life-changing impact ✨

Enjoy thrilling casino entertainment, a delicious three-course meal, and plenty of sparkle - all while supporting expert, compassionate care for local people 💛

Tickets:

• Table of 10: £925
• Individual ticket: £98

Book now: https://bit.ly/4gtvAkd

Let’s make this a night to remember! Share this with your friends & family 👇

21/01/2026

Early bird sale ends in 2 days! Don't miss out! 😱

• St Clare 10k returns Sunday 12th April
• Friendly, supportive road race – perfect for PB chasers and first-timers
• Raise sponsorship & make every kilometre matter for local families 💙

Save money on your registration fee* - while offer lasts! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3KufOLU

Tag your running friends! 👇

*Discounted entry ends at 11.59pm on Friday 23rd January

The 10k is kindly sponsored by HTS Group and Jewson Partnership Solutions.

19/01/2026

January can feel heavy - especially when you're grieving 😪

The start of a new year can bring pressure to "move forward", but grief doesn't follow a calendar.

Cold, grey days and post-Christmas fatigue can make this time even harder.

If you're struggling, you're not alone. We've shared gentle ways to cope with grief and look after yourself this month in our latest GriefLine blog: https://bit.ly/3Peuai2

Take one small step at a time 💙

Want to support someone you know who is grieving? Share this with them 👇

17/01/2026

"We were all at peace. We knew she was going to die, but we knew it was going to be the best death it could be." - Susan 🩷

Our Friends for Life give more than just a monthly donation - they gift compassionate, expert hospice care to families like Deb's.

Become a Friend for Life, with donations starting from just £6 a month: https://bit.ly/44YP4bh

16/01/2026

Do you work in a care home? Want to feel empowered to provide compassionate care for bereaved, grieving families?

Join our Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes - a highly practical foundation course offering essential insights and practical skills for both registered and unregistered care home and domiciliary staff.

• Wednesday 4th February 2026 📆
• 9.30am - 12.30pm
• St Clare Hospice
• £10 per delegate - online and invoice payment available 🎟️

Delivered by an experienced therapist, this valuable course:

• Helps build confidence in having sensitive conversations
• Provides practical skills that can be applied immediately
• Supports staff wellbeing to reduce emotional burnout

Spaces limited - register now: https://bit.ly/3YKSjSb

14/01/2026

You're simply tree-mendous!🎄 Our 2026 Christmas Tree Collection raised over an incredible £26,500 for hospice care, and recycled 1,420 trees!

£26,500 could help cover the cost of running our 24 Hour Advice Line for 53 days and nights, where nursing staff are on hand day and night to relieve worries and give expert advice.

Your kindness helps St Clare Hospice continue to care for local families - and makes our community a little greener. Thank you 💚

And a special thank you to...

• Arbtec Tree Services
• B&Q Wincanton
• Bents Plant Hire Ltd
• BSRFC
• British Offsite Ltd
• Concrete Flooring Company
• DOC Cleaning
• Dunmow Group
• Epping Forest District Council
• Exertis
• F.R. Barton & Son
• Goodnus
• Hollyoake Solutions Ltd
• Loughton Self Drive
• Qualis
• Rotary Club of Saffron Walden
• Saffron Walden Recycling Centre
• Terra Verde Services
• The Secure Storage Co
Thornwood Design & Build
• Uttlesford District Council
..and of course our brilliant team of volunteers!

11/01/2026

"I'm so pleased to have been referred to St Clare. It's comforting to know someone is always there if I need them."

Margaret, 82, had heart failure and a rare form of blood cancer. She was being cared for by St Clare Hospice at home - as home was a special and important place for her.

"From the moment I walked in to this house, it had such a lovely feel," she said.

In the last months of her life, Margaret chose to stop active treatment and focus on comfort and peace.

"I know it won't be long now, and I've had to think about where I want to be when the end comes. I'm so pleased to have been referred to St Clare. It's comforting to know someone is always there if I need them."

Margaret received regular visited from Sam, a St Clare Clinical Nurse Specialist, and care from the Patient and Family Support Service.

"Sam is so knowledgeable, and the advice about my medication has been incredibly helpful."

With your help, our Clinical Nurse Specialists can provide expert care, advice and reassurance to people facing life-limiting illnesses across West Essex and the borders of East Hertfordshire. People like Margaret.

Thank you 💙

Address

Hastingwood Road
Hastingwood
CM179JX

Telephone

+441279773700

Website

https://stclarehospice.org.uk/

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About St Clare Hospice

St Clare Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care to improve the lives of people living with a terminal or life-limiting illness in West Essex and East Hertfordshire, including Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth.

Our approach to care gives patients, their families and carers, the confidence to cope so that, together, they can enjoy the best possible quality of life, whether at home or in the Hospice.

With limited NHS funding, we need to raise around 60% of our costs each year to provide our vital services; this year our costs were £4.8m and we forecast this will rise to over £5m next year.

We therefore rely on our local community to help us raise money each year so we can continue being there for local families facing one of the most difficult journeys in life.