This Christmas, Be a Star and donate to our appeal to support patients and families who may be spending their last Christmas together.
From top prize auctions, festive fundraising events, shopping & more, discover how you can support your local hospice this Christmas…
“On Christmas Day, they gave us a proper Christmas meal and our two best friends were able to join us for lunch, where we exchanged gifts. It was such lovely thing for the hospice to do.”
Charlie Clarke, whose wife Wendy Clarke was cared for by the hospice’s Community and Inpatient Unit teams in 2023.
It’s Matched Giving Week on Monday 1 December – Sunday 7 December 2025.
If you give a one-off donation during this period, your donation will be matched at no extra cost to you.
From Saturday 1 November to Sunday 16 November, take part in our Christmas auction in partnership with Bishop & Miller.
Prizes this year include luxury hotel breaks, animal experiences and a signed Ipswich Town FC shirt!
Santa Dash is back on Sunday 7 December. Sign up to our 5K course or join the family fun run!
Taking place at Gorleston Promenade, participants will don festive hats & running shoes to raise funds for our care in Great Yarmouth & Waveney.
Wear your favourite festive jumper in aid of the hospice.
Get your workplace, school or local group to take part! We ask everyone who participates to make a minimum £2 donation for our Be a Star appeal.
Join hundreds of brave dippers running into the North Sea at Felixstowe seafront on Christmas Day, in aid of the hospice.
Dressing up is encouraged so sign up early for discounts or attend on the day…
Light Up a Life Services
We understand that the loss of a loved one can be felt more deeply during Christmas.
This year, we have two services for Light Up a Life. One at St Mary-le-Tower Church and a more intimate service at the hospice in Ipswich. Find out more via the buttons below.
As part of Light Up a Life, we invite you to dedicate and donate to our Tree of Love online, which will mean your star will be included at our in-person services. Click the link below to dedicate.
Book in your slot for us to collect & recycle your Christmas tree, with a donation to your local hospice.
We will be collecting trees from the following postcodes:
NR29, NR30, NR31, NR32, NR33, NR34 & NR35
IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, IP5, IP6, IP7, IP8, IP9, IP10, IP11, IP12, IP13, IP14, IP15, IP16, IP17, IP18 & CO11
Book in your collection from Saturday 15 November 2025.
Registration closes Sunday 4 January 2026.
Double your donation at no extra cost this Christmas.
Donate between the 1-7 December – every £1 will be matched by local business supporters.
We’re looking for volunteers to assist with upcoming events – especially Santa Dash in early December.
Take a look at all current vacancies. Donating your hours is a valuable way to support your local hospice.
Generous supporters decorate their houses in beautiful festive lights in aid of the hospice across Suffolk.
Take a look at the local displays happening for 2025 here.
An easy way to fundraise for St Elizabeth Hospice this Christmas is to shop and eat with us.
You can visit in store to get some festive bargains, indulge at Moments Coffee Shop, explore Christmas cards online or delve into our unique finds on eBay…
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