Get involved

There are lots of ways to get involved and help support Children's Hospice South West.

Ways to help

Whatever you can give, do or organise

Find out even more ways that you can help to support Children's Hospice South West.

Fundraise for us Bake, walk, swim, ride or hold your own event, and we will support you every step of the way. Leave a gift in your Will Leave a gift in your Will and a smile for the future. Give in memory Remember someone you love by helping other families make the most of their time together. Lottery and raffles Play for as little as £1 a week and give yourself the chance of a win. Corporate partnerships From volunteering at or sponsoring events to making us your Charity Partner, there are plenty of ways for you and your company to support us. Friends groups We have over 70 amazing Friends Groups across the region, actively fundraising and increasing awareness of Children’s Hospice South West.

Buddy, the CHSW bear, waving in a Raising smiles for Children's Hospice South West t-shirt

Fundraise for us

It costs £13.5 million a year to run our three hospices

Most of that is raised by people across the South West. Whatever you decide, we will support you every step of the way and provide you with everything you need to get your fundraising off to a flying start.

£10 Art materials for a creative therapy session

£25 An hour of music therapy for a young person

£50 A night of care for a child staying with us

Make a donation Fundraising tools and tips

Let your smile live on

Leave a gift in your Will and a smile for the future

A gift in your Will, of any size, helps us care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions long into the future.

Find out more Request a Wills guide

Four children holding a banner reading Let your smile live on

Corporate partnerships

Bring your company on board

From volunteering at or sponsoring events to making us your Charity Partner, there are plenty of ways for you and your company to support us.

Over the years, our team has helped in all sorts of ways, from fundraising and donations to volunteering and raising awareness

Chris Charles, Hotel Director, THE PIG at Combe

Talk to our team

Charity of the Year A year of fundraising, volunteering and awareness with your whole team.

Corporate volunteering Help with event set-up, gardening at a hospice, or office support.

Volunteering

Give your time

There are many ways you can get involved and volunteer your time at your local CHSW hospice. Tasks can be varied, according to our needs and your skills and experience.

At a hospice Up-keeping our gardens for families to enjoy, housekeeping, or driving our vehicles on organised outings.

In a shop Sorting stock, serving customers and helping run one of our 30-plus charity shops.

At an event Registration desks, marshalling, and packing down afterwards.

In your community Charity collections at supermarkets, sporting venues and stations, for a few hours a year or regularly.

See volunteer roles Current vacancies