Rowcroft Hospice

Rowcroft Hospice Together, we help local families living with life-limiting illnesses make the most of every day

04/03/2026

A huge thank you to some incredible local businesses who helped bring our Every Moment Matters hero film to life — helping us raise over £211k in just 36 hours!

Our hero film was something a little different for us. It highlights hospice care beyond the vital clinical support we provide — ensuring patients are comfortable and pain-free — and shines a light on the aspects people may not always see or realise we do. Our care is gentle and non-intrusive, helping people live as fully as possible while creating precious moments with loved ones. We support families to capture these moments and their thoughts through letters, videos, cards, keepsakes, and so much more – to be treasured long into the future. Rowcroft’s care truly does echo for a lifetime.

Special thanks to: Goya Productions for generously donating their services and for leading and producing the film, to the three actors Nicholas Benjamin, Meryn Evry, Sadie Geraghty (and mum Kate Patterson) for so kindly giving their time and expertise for free, to Rowcroft’s Healthcare Assistant Colin Easton for appearing in the film, to Kingston Estate Weddings for the beautiful venue, and to Caroline Edwards for gorgeous hair & make-up and Helen at The Bridal Box for the stunning wedding dress.

Read more in our blog here. https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/blog/every-moment-matters-behind-the-scenes-of-our-hero-film

IT’S BACK. 🌅The Sleep Walk returns on Saturday 20 June 2026 with a brand new coastal route and a summer solstice sunset ...
03/03/2026

IT’S BACK. 🌅

The Sleep Walk returns on Saturday 20 June 2026 with a brand new coastal route and a summer solstice sunset to match.

Eight miles. Sea views. Bingo Bangers with Music Bingo. Glitter. A Lights of Love moment at Roundham Head. Finish-line bacon butties.

Super Early Bird tickets are live until 17 March 2026:
£17 adults | £10 children (8+)
Plus a FREE Sleep Walk t-shirt.

Tickets rise through each tier, so now’s the time to book.

Proudly sponsored by Majestic Tours.

Sign up today: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SleepWalk2026

Who’s walking this year? 💜

Online Big Tackle sign-ups are now CLOSED!  No problem – sign up on the day! 🎉 📅 Saturday 7 March | 📍Torquay Rugby Club,...
02/03/2026

Online Big Tackle sign-ups are now CLOSED!

No problem – sign up on the day! 🎉

📅 Saturday 7 March | 📍Torquay Rugby Club, 10:30am
💷 On-the-day entry: £60 adults / £20 kids (8+)

Join us for an epic eight-mile walk, raise vital funds for your local hospice, soak up the buzzing atmosphere, and enjoy a free pint and pasty before watching England v Italy in the Six Nations! 🍻

Thank you for 13 years 💛A huge thank you to Newton Abbot Chiropractic Centre for raising over £10,000 in support of Rowc...
01/03/2026

Thank you for 13 years 💛

A huge thank you to Newton Abbot Chiropractic Centre for raising over £10,000 in support of Rowcroft since 2013.

Their long-standing commitment has made a real difference, and we’re looking forward to building on this partnership with exciting fundraising plans ahead.

We truly appreciate their continued support.

Join us for Rock for Rowcroft on Saturday 28 March at Arena Torquay 🎶A full day of live music starting at 2pm, followed ...
28/02/2026

Join us for Rock for Rowcroft on Saturday 28 March at Arena Torquay 🎶

A full day of live music starting at 2pm, followed by Ibiza Club Anthems from 7.30pm.

Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children, with adults only after 7pm.

Every penny raised supports Rowcroft ❤️

Find out more and book here: https://ow.ly/5y9T50YhZsu

Cathryn Edwards OBE is Honorary Professor of Medical Education and Healthcare at the University of Lincoln and works as ...
27/02/2026

Cathryn Edwards OBE is Honorary Professor of Medical Education and Healthcare at the University of Lincoln and works as a professional executive coach for the healthcare and vocational professions.

In 2015, during her clinical career as a consultant gastroenterologist and physician, she was invited to join Rowcroft’s Board of Trustees. Eleven years on, she remains one of the vital voices guiding the hospice today, alongside our other trustees, volunteers, staff and supporters 🤍

“I have found it deeply fulfilling to contribute and to see the hospice flourish at so many levels,” says Cathryn. “I never fail to be humbled and grateful for the care that Rowcroft gives to its patients and their families every day.” 💜

Read more about Cathryn in her blog here 👇 https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/blog/coming-full-circle/

Make a difference to the lives of local patients and families by joining our welcoming and supportive team of profession...
26/02/2026

Make a difference to the lives of local patients and families by joining our welcoming and supportive team of professionals at Rowcroft Hospice 💜

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

+ Kitchen Porter – Devon Farm Kitchen
+ Shop Manager – Teignmouth
+ Mobile Deputy Shop Manager (Teignbridge & Torbay)
+ Driver/Logistics Assistant

Google 'Rowcroft Hospice Jobs' or visit https://rowcroftcareers.tribepad-gro.com/v2/job/search/ to learn more

Growing our house clearance service 📦💜Our House Clearance Service has gone from strength to strength over the past year....
26/02/2026

Growing our house clearance service 📦💜

Our House Clearance Service has gone from strength to strength over the past year. What started as a pilot has quickly grown into a brilliant and much-needed service in our local community, bringing in quality donations and generating vital income for the hospice.

To scale up the House Clearance Service even more, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Teignmouth Road furniture shop after Saturday 28 February. This will allow our warehouse team to relocate into the shop’s premises, so that our House Clearance Service can expland.

This hasn’t been an easy decision. We know the shop has been a valued and integral part of our community, and we’re so grateful for the support of our volunteers, staff and customers over the years. But with ongoing trading challenges across the retail sector, it’s important that we focus on the areas that will help us raise as much as possible for our specialist end-of-life care across South Devon.

If you’re looking for preloved furniture, you can still visit our Lifestyle shop in Preston or our Furniture shop in Paignton. And if you have quality furniture or general donations to give – or you’re thinking about booking a house clearance – we’d love to hear from you. 🏡

Thank you for your continued support. 💜

Find out more about our House Clearance Service here: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/get-involved/shops/house-clearance/

Don’t be left on the side-lines! Sign up for The Big Tackle before 2 March, when the prices will rise!Join us on Saturda...
25/02/2026

Don’t be left on the side-lines!

Sign up for The Big Tackle before 2 March, when the prices will rise!

Join us on Saturday 7 March for:

🥾 An eight-mile walk to remember loved ones
🍺 Free pint and pasty at the finish
🏉 Live screening of England v Italy!

Every step helps Rowcroft provide specialist care for families across South Devon.

🎟️ Secure your place: £28 adults / £20 children (8+) 👉 rowcrofthospice.org.uk/bt26

We’re looking for volunteer photographers to join the communications team at Rowcroft Hospice for our flagship event, Th...
24/02/2026

We’re looking for volunteer photographers to join the communications team at Rowcroft Hospice for our flagship event, The Big Tackle, on Saturday 7 March 2026.

With over 1,400 walkers already signed up, we need your help to capture the memories of the day. The Big Tackle is an epic 8-mile sponsored walk around Torquay, full of camaraderie, community spirit, and even a screening of the Six Nations Rugby.

If you’d like to volunteer and join in the fun for the day, please contact Shala Weeks at weekss@rowcrofthospice.org.uk

24/02/2026

It’s been phenomenal! 💜

What a journey! At 10am on Sunday 22 February, we launched one of our biggest appeals to date – a 36-hour fundraising sprint to raise £200,000 to care for patients and their loved ones across South Devon. With the help of over 70 brilliant Champions reaching out to their contacts, we received over 2,000 donations totalling £105,000 – which was then doubled by generous match funders, taking us to an amazing £210,000, with donations still coming in.

A massive, heartfelt thank you to everyone involved – our Champions, match funders, hardworking Fundraising Team, staff and volunteers, and all our fabulous supporters who donated or shared our appeal. And a special shout out to our incredible top six fundraisers: Rowcroft’s Hospice at Home Team, volunteer Jane Watson, Ipplepen Cricket Club, Kate Holmes, Torbay Business Forum and volunteer Di Feasby. 💛

While match funding has now closed, the appeal remains open for a few more days if anyone would still like to donate: https://www.charityextra.com/rowcrofthospice

“There are moments when words are inadequate. I’m so deeply moved by the care and generosity shown by our community, our match funders, our amazing Champions, staff and volunteers, and everyone else who stepped forward in solidarity during this appeal. Your support will make a profound difference for so many patients and their families, and we can’t thank you enough.” Mark Hawkins, CEO Rowcroft Hospice 💜

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