St Barnabas House

03/01/2026

Did Santa miss the mark? ♻️

Don’t feel guilty about passing on unwanted Christmas gifts - your pre-loved toys, clothes and homeware can be someone else’s perfect find!

Donate to our charity shops and let someone else enjoy them, whilst raising vital funds for St Barnabas this New Year 💙

To find your nearest shop, visit: www.stbh.org.uk/shops

02/01/2026

Feeling adventurous this year? 🏔️

Take on an unforgettable challenge in 2026. From Snowdon at Night and the Yorkshire Three Peaks, to the Lake District Triple and National Three Peaks - plus many more!

Push yourself further, embrace adventure, and help raise vital funds for St Barnabas along the way.

Visit our website to explore all our exciting challenges and find the one for you: www.stbh.org.uk/events

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at St Barnabas House and Southern Hospice Group!

As we begin 2026, many of us will be thinking of New Year’s resolutions that involve health and fitness or perhaps helping out in the local community. If that’s something you’re considering, why not take part in one of the many fundraising events we have planned?

Whether you’re an adrenaline ju**ie, a group of cake-baking friends, or a family remembering your loved ones, there are activities for everyone to enjoy.

Visit www.stbh.org.uk/fundraise to find out more about our fundraising opportunities for 2026. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

We’re still here for you in 2026. Will you be here for us?

31/12/2025

Could you take a moment to vote for our film in the

We’re entrants with our sister hospice Hospice in the Smiley Charity Film Awards – and we need YOUR vote.

It only takes 10 seconds and could help us win vital recognition for hospice care.

This film captures the heart of what we do and – most importantly – why we’re here for our communities, and want to be here for many more years to come.

Visit:

The Smiley Charity Film Awards is the world’s biggest campaign to promote cause-based films. Nearly half a million members of the public have voted in the…

29/12/2025

As we approach the end of another year of fundraising to provide hospice care for local families, we'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported us in 2025.

Whether it was through taking part in a challenge event, or holding an event of your own, your support helps families to make the most of the precious time they have left together. 💙

28/12/2025

“Why I’m here for you.”

Lucy is a chaplain at St Barnabas House. She tells us:

“It's such a privilege to be with people at such a significant time of their lives, whether they are facing their own death, that of a loved one, or they are grieving.

We see so much kindness here – from patients to their loved ones, from loved ones to their dying relative, and in the care offered by colleagues. It is very humbling and life-affirming at the same time.”

We’re here for you this winter. Will you be here for us?

www.stbh.org.uk/will-you-be-here-for-us-this-winter

28/12/2025

Don’t forget about your Christmas Tree Collection! 🎄

Once the celebrations are over, let Biffa take care of your real Christmas tree, with a small donation supporting St Barnabas. 💙

Make sure you book your slot before 8th January: www.stbh.org.uk/fundraise/christmas-tree-collection

27/12/2025

We’re excited to announce our new programme of UK challenge events for 2026! 🙌

From the National Three Peaks and the Lake District Triple, to the South Downs and Jurassic Coast Challenge - and many more.

These challenges are inspiring, empowering, and a brilliant way to push yourself while raising vital funds for St Barnabas.

Visit our website to explore all the exciting challenges and find the one for you: www.stbh.org.uk/events

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas from all of us here at St Barnabas House. Today, just like every day, nurses at the hospice and out in the community are working hard to ensure patients with life-limiting conditions receive the best possible care, in the way that’s right for them.

We are here for you. But you are also here for us.

Thanks to your support, we are here for people in our community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You’ve helped families be together at the end of their loved one’s life. You’ve sent nurses to provide care and support when all hope seemed lost. You’ve helped make precious memories for local families and kept people living independently until the end.

Thank you.

23/12/2025

More than any other time of year, Christmas is about memories. We’re surrounded by images of happy families and celebration.

If your loved one has died and you are missing them intensely, it is understandable if you cannot connect with the festivities as you did before. If you enjoyed celebrating Christmas together, you’ll probably feel their absence everywhere. The pain and the longing may be magnified.

If you’re grieving this Christmas, please know that you are not alone. We are here for you.

This blog from our chaplaincy team has lots of tips for how to care for yourself this festive season.

www.stbh.org.uk/blog-post/coping-with-bereavement-at-christmas

22/12/2025

This is a special time of year for many of us, but Christmas can be difficult when you are grieving. For some people, it’s important to keep their loved one at the heart of the season. Sarah Bell from our chaplaincy team has written a blog full of ideas, including:

Make a memory jar. You could do this as part of a group: ask each person to write down some of their favourite memories on a piece of paper, then fold them and put them in a jar. You could open the jar and read the memories together, or opt to do so alone – perhaps on a special day, when you want to feel close to your loved one.

Read more from Sarah here: www.stbh.org.uk/blog-post/10-ways-to-remember-a-loved-one-at-christmas

22/12/2025

Amongst all the festivities, don’t forget to book your Christmas Tree collection!

Biffa are offering a convenient collection service, with a small donation to St Barnabas. 💙

Make sure to book your slot before 8th January: www.stbh.org.uk/fundraise/christmas-tree-collection