Fundraising is a vital part of being able to provide our many services, free of charge to the local community. If you would like to help or be involved in any way, call the fundraising department on 01707 382500. We would love to hear from you!
For help in organising your own event, you may like to look at our fundraising pack which is full of useful information. Click on the link below and you can view or download the pack.
FUNDRAISING PACK FINAL.pdf 


All new OPEN CHALLENGES

Julie North, our Corporate Relationship Manager is co-ordinating a whole host of OPEN CHALLENGE EVENTS. This means that you can choose from a number of pre-organised events to join and raise money for Isabel Hospice.
A new programme has been put together for 2011, including Trek The Inca Trail, Trek Jordan, Cycle Death Valley,Zambezi Challenge and Trek Everest.
Also included is a Himalayas Trek - Join us on this thrilling adventure trekking through the Himalayas in India. Discover breath-taking mountains, lakes and forests, friendly people and delicious traditional food. You may even catch a glimpse of some the illusive wildlife. Before your trek you will spend time in bustling Delhi working on a variety of activities at a local community project.
There really is something for everyone!
Click on the link below to find out about more challenges on offer throughout the coming months. For information on any of the challenges listed below, contact Julie direct on
julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
Open Challenges Programme 2011 Here are a few ways of raising funds from the comfort of your computer chair!

Ebay fans... come this way....
Selling goods
If you've got things to sell and you fancy supporting Isabel Hospice, then have a look at www.missionfish.org.uk which helps charities raise money on eBay.
MissionFish enables you as an eBay seller to give some or all of your sale proceeds to Isabel Hospice.
What do I need to do?
Any seller on Ebay can donate to charity while listing on Ebay. You just need to follow the instructions on the Pricing and Duration section of the Sell Your Item Form. Isabel Hospice is registered in the Charity Directory and you can give between 10 and 100 per cent of your final sale price to us.
To find out more, go to
Mission Fishor go to pages.
Ebay
The Giving MachineTheGivingMachine is another new way to support Isabel Hospice with cash donations while internet shopping.
Lots of shops and financial service companies have signed up for the new venture including Marks & Spencer, Currys, PC World, Sainsburys, Amazon.co.uk, Penguin books, Tesco, John Lewis, Churchill and Directline insurance to name just a few.
Once you register with TheGivingMachine, every time you shop a donation will be given to Isabel Hospice on your behalf from one of the affiliated companies. It will not cost you anything other than the 2 minutes it takes to register the first time you use the site. Thereafter it's just one extra click of the mouse every time you buy online. Click on TheGivingMachine logo and follow the link.
Pre-Printed Envelopes
Did you know that we can supply pre-printed envelopes for donations to be made in aid of the hospice in lieu of funeral flowers, birthday or wedding gifts? Click on the link below to see what we can do. If you would like some envelopes sent, contact fundraising on 01707 382500.
In Memory of.pdf Donation.pdf In celebration of.pdf Used Stamps
Did you know that Isabel Hospice can get around £35 for every full bag of used stamps we are able to collect. If you would like to help us to raise funds in this way, save up your used stamps (torn from their envelopes) and when you have enough, pop them in the post for the attention of Susan Warren, Fundraising, Isabel Hospice, 61 Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1JR.
Thanks
Every Penny Counts
Our new look, loose change boxes are now available. If you would like one, please call fundraising on 01707 382500.