Saint Francis Hospice

04/05/2026

Let’s break the silence this Dying Matters Week.

Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 people bottle up their feelings about death and dying? Avoiding the conversation can make it harder to cope when we experience death or illness.

This week (4th – 10th May), we are joining the national campaign: "Talking about Dying Matters."

How you can get involved:

💬 Start a conversation with a loved one today.
📍 Meet us in Brentwood this Thursday at the Library or Friday at the Baytree Centre to chat with our team.
📞 Reach out: If you need support, call our OrangeLine on 01708 758 649.

Visit our website for more info: www.sfh.org.uk/news/dying-matters-awareness-week-2026-let-s-talk-about-death-and-dying

02/05/2026

In April, we reached a major milestone: a decade of OrangeLine. For 10 years, this service has been a vital lifeline for our community, offering support and a friendly voice to those who need it most.

We’ve put together this short video to look back on the journey so far and the lives touched by Saint Francis Hospice.

Visit our website for more info about OrangeLine:
www.sfh.org.uk/orangeline-helpline

01/05/2026

Finding the Perfect Space for Your Next Event?

Looking for a professional, versatile and welcoming venue in the heart of the community?
Saint Francis Hospice offers a range of high-quality rooms available for hire, perfect for meetings, training sessions or community groups.

By choosing our facilities, you’re not just getting a great space - you’re also directly supporting the vital palliative and end-of-life care we provide to local people and their loved ones.

📍 Why host with us?
Variety of Spaces - From intimate meeting rooms to larger lecture-style halls.
Fully Equipped - Access to modern AV equipment, Wi-Fi and presentation tools.
On-site Catering - Delicious refreshments and lunch options available from our catering team.
Convenient Location - Easy access with plenty of parking on-site.

Every booking helps us continue supporting our community.

Ready to book or want to take a look around?
Get in touch:
Visit our website: https://www.sfh.org.uk/hire-a-room
Email us: education@sfh.org.uk
Call us: 01708 758646

Where are we?
The Pepperell Education Centre,
Saint Francis Hospice, The Hall,
Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, Essex, RM4 1QH

29/04/2026

£105,000 raised... and counting!

A HUGE congratulations and THANK YOU to our 24 London Marathon runners!
Together, they’ve already raised an incredible £105,000 to support Saint Francis Hospice! A massive thank‑you to our supporters, volunteers and the brilliant team behind TeamSFH. 🧡

A massive shoutout to Trev Robinson Photography for the photos!

Read the full story of our 2026 runners here: www.sfh.org.uk/news/celebrating-our-london-marathon-heroes-of-2026

26/04/2026

We’ve had an amazing day at the London Marathon! Are you inspired by our London Marathon Superstars?

Join us in 2027 and apply to run for Saint Francis Hospice.
Apply here: www.sfh.org.uk/london-marathon
Deadline: 1 June 2026

Make 2027 your year to run for your local hospice🧡

25/04/2026

This is what volunteering looks like at Saint Francis Hospice.

Real people, real moments, real impact!

Ever thought about volunteering in your SFH charity shop?
You could be part of moments like this too!
Volunteer with us by visiting www.sfh.org.uk/volunteer

24/04/2026

A short message to all our TCS London Marathon runners this weekend 🧡
We’re so proud of you! Good luck!

If you’re interested in running at an event for Saint Francis Hospice in the future, visit www.sfh.org.uk/fundraising-events 🔗

23/04/2026

Don’t just watch Strictly this year, be part of the action! 🪩🧡

Now is your chance! We are looking for contestants for our upcoming Strictly Saint Francis event at The Brentwood Centre.

Learn a new skill, meet incredible people, and most importantly, support the essential work of Saint Francis Hospice. 🧡

Sign up here: www.sfh.org.uk/strictly-saint-francis-application

22/04/2026

This April, our OrangeLine service celebrates its 10th anniversary. For a decade, this helpline has been a friendly voice for anyone feeling lonely or struggling with illness and loss.

Julie first came to Saint Francis Hospice for care and support. It helped her so much that she eventually joined us as a volunteer. She says the Hospice "lifted us up," and now she is part of the team that lifts others up, too. It’s amazing to see someone go from using our services to helping run them.

Whether you're looking for a helping hand or might know someone who could benefit from OrangeLine support, please do read Julie's journey and get in touch with the team:
01708758649
https://www.sfh.org.uk/news/finding-support-giving-support-julies-journey

22/04/2026

We are so proud of Andy Cannell, our very own Estates Officer, who is taking on the London Marathon for Saint Francis Hospice this Sunday.

Andy joined our team in 2024 and was quickly moved by the "unrivalled care" he saw our staff providing every single day - whether in the hospice, in Pemberton Place or out in the community.

Andy says: "It fills me with great pride to be part of such a caring team... I want to raise as much money as I can to help fund the smooth running of the hospice."

Andy's documented his training journey on Instagram, so check out his road to being marathon-ready and some behind the scenes at SFH!

👇 Support Andy’s journey and check out his instagram page below:
https://www.sfh.org.uk/news/please-come-along-for-the-ride-andy

18/04/2026

When Paulina's dad died in January 2025, she wanted to do something meaningful in his memory.

Having previously seen first‑hand the incredible care provided by Saint Francis Hospice during her student nurse placement, she knew exactly who she wanted to support.

After promising herself she’d say yes to new challenges, Paulina stepped into the boxing ring as part of an Ultra White Collar Boxing event - eight weeks of intense training, a packed arena, and enormous courage.

A huge thank you to Paulina who raised over £400 for Saint Francis Hospice in memory of her dad.

Read Paulina's story and get signed up to take on your own challenge:
https://www.sfh.org.uk/news/paulinas-boxing-challenge

16/04/2026

Daniel’s journey has been truly extraordinary.

After months of incredible dedication, Daniel has decided to bring his fundraising walk to a close. From the extraordinary walk to Ghana, to the "Lap of Love" here in the UK, Daniel has shown resilience and spirit that has inspired our entire community.

We want to express our gratitude for the immense effort Daniel has made. Daniel has created a beautiful, lasting legacy for Caroline; while raising vital funds for individuals in our care, we are ever grateful.
Daniel has also raised much needed awareness of hospice services at Saint Francis Hospice by sharing his story and inspired us all with the incredible strength he displayed every day.

From all of us at Saint Francis Hospice: Thank you The Carovan of Love 🧡

There comes a time when you have to hold your hands up and say "I've done all I can do"....And that's exactly where I'm at now. So I've decided to put an end to my fundraising efforts for Saint Francis hospice.

As I said many times since getting robbed in Morocco, I just couldn't have the journey ending like that, on such a negative note. So that is why I returned to the UK for the "Lap of Love" Walk, to end on a high and to try and get the Gofundme total up to that £40k mark.

Well firstly I'd like to say, from my point of view it did finish on a high, as I found some peace of mind on my journey there. That said though the charity was running out and after 16 months of hearing "no", whilst also trying to keep up public interest and positive social media posts flowing. I just got tired.

So that's it, I'm done, and for now there will be no more posts about some bloke walking around w***y nilly trying to raise money for charity. There will be some more posts coming in a way of thank yous, but for now I've had enough and I think I've done enough.

Please though if you have a couple quid spare for one last blast getting that donation pot up, I would be eternally grateful.

Thank you all.

God bless 🙏

https://gofund.me/4aae8afef