Rowans Hospice

Established since 1994, we support more than 1,000 patients and families across Portsmouth and South East Hampshire every year.

Rowans Hospice is a charity offering free specialist Hospice care and bereavement support across South East Hampshire including Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Hayling Island. We provide our services free from discrimination and free of charge, but it costs £7.2million to continue our vital work, and we rely on charitable giving for 90% of this income.

20/02/2026

Our Firewalk is just over one month away! 🔥

This unique challenge isn’t just about walking on hot coals. It’s about confidence, courage, and supporting the vital care Rowans Hospice provides to local families when they need it most. ❤️

Why take part?
🔥 Support essential hospice care in your community
🔥 Push past your limits and achieve something incredible
🔥 Feel the buzz of a supportive, high-energy group
🔥 Make lifelong memories (and earn some major bragging rights 😏)

Event details:
📅 Thursday, 26 March 2026
🕕 6pm start
📍 The Portsmouth Distillery, Fort Cumberland, Southsea (PO4 9LD)

👉 Registrations close Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 11:59pm.

19/02/2026

Thank You Thursday 🫶

This week we would like to say thank you to the Prince of Wales Lodge for their incredible donation.

Throughout the last year, the lodge fundraised for Rowans Hospice, raising an amazing £1,200! Thank you so much for your wonderful donation. 💚

If you would like to fundraise for us or see more of the amazing community that supports us, please visit our website today: https://buff.ly/yFe7vil

18/02/2026

Meet new people. Learn new skills. Support a great local cause 💚

Our Fundraising Groups have supported Rowans Hospice since 1994 and raise vital funds every year through representing us at fun, community-led events.

We are looking for new members in Portsmouth, Fareham, Purbrook & Hayling Island, could you help?

👉 Find out more and get involved - https://buff.ly/FFj2fsV or email fundraising@rowanshospice.co.uk.

17/02/2026

It’s Payroll Giving Month! Did you know you can support the Hospice with a regular donation straight from your salary each month?

Payroll Giving lets you donate directly from your gross pay, which means no income tax is paid on your donation, so you give more, and it costs you less.

Why set up payroll giving?

💷Your donation is taken before tax. For example, a £10 donation will only cost you £8 if you are a standard-rate taxpayer.
📅It’s easy to set up and the donation is automatically taken every time you are paid.
💚Your employer may match your donation. Many workplaces offer to match their employees' donations.

Setting up Payroll Giving is hassle-free. Get in touch with us to find out how 👉 corporate@rowanshospice.co.uk

16/02/2026

We are looking for a Reception Supervisor to join our Front of House Team at the Hospice.

The role provides front-of-house cover during assigned shifts while offering day-to-day operational supervision and support to the Reception. We are looking for someone who has a calm, professional and compassionate manner, ability to manage sensitive and confidential information and ability to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations.

🕛Part-time (23 hours per week)
💰£15,753.45
📅Closing date: 26 February 2026

For full job description and to apply, visit our website - https://buff.ly/NrsWXdb

15/02/2026

Looking for a reason to take part in a running event? Or already signed up and need some motivation to start training? 🏃‍♂️

Run for Rowans and help us raise vital funds for Rowans Hospice. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we can continue to offer our services free of charge to those who need us most.

When you run for us, you will receive a Rowans running t-shirt or vest, plus regular check-ins from our team in the lead-up to your event.

Whatever challenge you’re taking on, we would love to have you on Team Rowans and will be with you every step of the way as you work towards your goal. 💚

If you already have a running event booked and would like to raise funds for Rowans, email our fundraising team on fundraising@rowanshospice.co.uk.

14/02/2026

For many people, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. For others, it can be a reminder of someone they miss, a partner or friend who once made the day special. If today feels difficult, please know you are not alone. 💚

You can remember your loved one by leaving a dedication on our Rowans Hospice Memory Wall. It is an online space where you can share memories, photos, or a few words in their memory.

Make your dedication - https://buff.ly/32eD1A9

13/02/2026

This week marks National Apprenticeship Week, a time to celebrate the diverse paths people take to build rewarding careers.

Apprenticeships are a vital part of our charity, allowing staff across all departments to gain formal qualifications and fresh perspectives while continuing their essential work.

We are incredibly proud of our Apprentices Karla, Kayleigh, Lisa and Ruby, and the dedication they bring to their roles every day. They remind us that no matter what stage of your career you are in, there is always room to grow and learn.

Find out what they have to say about their journeys so far 👉 https://buff.ly/3M8KFYa

12/02/2026

This Thursday we would like to say a huge Thank You to the Salvation Army Band for visiting us across the Christmas period.

The band performed at the Living Well Centre to our service users and then visited our In-patient Unit to play for our patients and family members outside their rooms, the band also took song requests. So many of our staff and family members commented on how lovely and moving it was, with tears in many eyes across the Hospice.

We are so grateful to the Salvation Army Band for providing a wonderful performance for us all. Thank you. 💚

11/02/2026

Shop with us! 🛍️

We have 16 Rowans Hospice Charity Shops, across Southeast Hampshire, full of pre-loved items needing to be re-loved!

Whether you are after big brands, vintage accessories, thrifting finds, or even a new cosy living room, each of our stores will have something for you to rehome!

Pop into one of our shops and our amazing team of staff and volunteers will always be happy to help you.

Visit our website for a list of our retail stores 👉 https://buff.ly/HqNnWF1

10/02/2026

This week marks Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week with Place2Be and the theme this year is: This Is My Place.

For many children, bereavement can be an incredibly isolating experience. Grief in childhood often brings a deep sense of being different, misunderstood, or alone, especially when peers have not experienced loss.

Our Rowans Meerkat Service aims to help children understand they are not alone.

One way we do this is through group support, where children and young people can meet others with similar experiences of loss. These groups offer space to have fun, to connect, and when it feels right, to share their stories and their grief. Being met with care, understanding and validation from other children who truly “get it” can be profoundly powerful.

We are proud to offer a place where children know they belong. A place where they can be themselves, without judgment, without having to explain, and without feeling misunderstood. A place they can return to for as long as they need.

As one teenager shared during a recent group session: “I lost someone, but I found others.”

When children feel understood and accepted, it helps them recognise and hold onto their own worth. From that sense of belonging, confidence can grow, and with it, the belief they can still hope, dream, and live happy, fulfilled lives.

Find out more about our Meerkat Service on our website: https://buff.ly/oVVTuqL

09/02/2026

✂ We are looking for Hairdressers to volunteer in our In-patient Unit to help bring comfort, confidence, and a sense of normality to our patients.

We know from experience that complementary therapies can help calm emotions, ease anxiety, and boost overall wellbeing, and something as simple as a haircut or style can make a real difference.

If you would like to use your hairdressing skills to support our patients, or know someone who might, please get in touch with our friendly team: volunteers@rowanshospice.co.uk.

Address

Purbrook Heath Road
Waterlooville
PO75RU

Telephone

+442392250001

Website

http://www.rowanshospice.co.uk/

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The Rowans Hospice Charity provides outstanding care and support to adults, carers and families who are living with a life-limiting or progressive illness in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. The Charity provides care from the point of diagnosis, through to specialist end of life care, as well as support into bereavement. It costs £7.5 million to provide these services free of charge, and we rely on charitable giving for 90% of this income. Please donate today to help keep this care free for those who need it now and in the future. Thank you for your support.