St. Benedict's Hospice

19/11/2025

🌟The totals are in!🌟

It's hard to believe our Christmas Fair was over a fortnight ago!

We couldn't have done it without our fabulous volunteers and Stall holders 👏🙌

We have counted the final figures and we raised an incredible £4058 for the hospice 💙💛

Thank you to everyone who attended on the day and made the day a really special one for St Benedict's 🥰

18/11/2025

A huge thank you goes to the family of Anne Duncan following the donation of 14 hampers to the patients on the inpatient unit along with nightwear, biscuits and toiletries. 💙💛

Special thanks goes to Seaham and district ladies darts and dominoes league for raising funds throughout the year to fund the gifts 👏👏

15/11/2025

Our Dedication Tree at The Bridges Shopping Centre starts this Monday!🎄🕯

From the 17th of November until the 29th you can come and visit us, make a donation and write your own dedication to a loved one to be hung on our tree.
Your dedications will then be moved to the Chapel at the Hospice for the Christmas period. 💙💛

We will be located outside Boots and Greggs, and we will have lots of goodies and stocking fillers for you to browse! 🎄
Donations made will enable us to continue to support local patients, their families and loved ones over the Christmas period and into 2026. 🕯

Thank you to The Bridges Shopping Centre for inviting us back to remember our loved ones for another year!

15/11/2025

Registration is now open.
Always a popular event and a great opportunity to raise funds for St Benedict’s Hospice with a group of friends!
Contact the Fundraising Office (0191) 5128436 if you need any sponsor forms or support.


https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/95386

14/11/2025

Our amazing volunteers will be at not 1 but 3 events this weekend to raise funds for St Benedict's 👏👏

They will have a selection of our Christmas cards, Calendars and Diaries along with some gorgeous home made crafts at the following venues this Saturday 15th November:

🌟Dunelm, Sunderland SR5 3XG from 10 am
🌟Sunderland Antiquarian Society SR2 7DX from 9.30 am until 1.30 pm
🌟Silksworth IM Church SR3 1DX from 10 am until 1 pm

Why not pop along and browse the stalls and find some unique Christmas gifts all whilst supporting you local hospice 💙💛

Thank you to all 3 venues for inviting the St Benedict's team 😍

12/11/2025

Christmas Jumper Day is back! 🎅

This December we are asking you to dig out your best Christmas Jumpers and support St Benedict’s Hospice.

It’s a really simple, fun way to support your local hospice.💙💛

🌟Pick a date: While many will celebrate Christmas Jumper Day on 11th December, you can choose a date that works best for you.
🌟Use the link below to donate a suggested contribution of £2 or more.
https://conta.cc/4hTcnu8
🌟Wear your jumper: whether you are at work, school or at home.
🌟Make a difference: Every penny raised will help us to continue to provide free care, advice and support for patients, and their families, in our local community.
🌟Contact our fundraising team on 0191 5128436 or at fundraising@stbenedicts.co.uk for more information and request a poster to help you get everyone involved! ☺️

11/11/2025

Our Day Service Patients have made this beautiful wreath to display in our reception area in honour of Remembrance Day. 💙💛

Lest we forget.

10/11/2025

👉St Benedict's Retail is hiring👈

We are currently recruiting for a part time assistant shop manager to join Houghton team.

If you'd like to join please follow the link below to find out more information and apply via indeed.

https://conta.cc/3JFRHcE

Please note, only indeed application will be accepted for this role.

10/11/2025

Our Dedication Tree is returning to The Bridges Shopping Centre this Christmas 🎄🕯

From the 17th of November until the 29th you can come and visit us, make a donation and write your own dedication to a loved one to be hung on our tree.
Your dedications will then be moved to the Chapel at the Hospice for the Christmas period. 💙💛

We will be located outside Boots and Greggs, and we will have lots of goodies and stocking fillers for you to browse! 🎄
Donations made will enable us to continue to support local patients, their families and loved ones over the Christmas period and into 2026. 🕯

Thank you to The Bridges Shopping Centre for inviting us back to remember our loved ones for another year!

We are also looking for volunteers to help out with our dedication tree! Please email fundraising@stbenedicts.co.uk if you can donate some of your time

09/11/2025

07/11/2025

If you’re looking to book a holiday with Tui, buy presents online at Argos, or shop at Sainsburys, to name a few, consider using Easyfundraising website and they will send a donation to St Benedicts Hospice, at no extra cost to you! It all makes a difference!

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07/11/2025

Today marks the end of Trustee Week. 🥰

This week was a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK.

Here at St Benedict's we wish to thank our Board of Trustees for the time, dedication and support they give to the hospice which enables us to continue to provide our patients, their families and loved ones with the highest standard of care💙💛

You can find out more about our trustees and the experience they bring to our team here👉https://www.stbenedicts.co.uk/about-us/meetthetrustees/