Match Giving Week

The appeal will run from the 1 – 7 December 2026, published in campaign materials.

Only donations received during the official campaign period will be eligible for match funding.

Eligible donations will be matched on a pound-for-pound basis from the Match Giving Fund, which has been made up of generous donations from our business partners and supporters.

Match funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis based on when donations are received.

Once the Match Giving Fund has been fully allocated, donations can still be made, but they will no longer be doubled.

To be eligible for match funding, donations must:

• Be made by an individual supporter
• Be made from the donor’s personal funds
• Be a voluntary donation
• Be received during the campaign period
• Comply with these campaign Terms & Conditions

Yes. Staff, volunteers and trustees are welcome to support the appeal through personal donations. To be eligible for match funding, their donation must:

• Be made in a personal capacity
• Be from their own funds
• Meet all other appeal eligibility criteria
• Be made during the campaign period

Staff, volunteers and trustees will be treated in exactly the same way as all other supporters, and donations will be matched while funding remains available.

The following donations are not eligible:

• Donations from businesses or companies
• Sponsorship
• Trust or foundation grants
• Payroll Giving donations
• Legacy gifts
• Event proceeds
• Auction purchases
• Merchandise purchases
• Donations that have already been matched through another scheme
• Donations made outside the campaign period
• Any donation that the hospice reasonably determines falls outside the purpose of the appeal.

No. The Match Giving Appeal is intended for individual donations only.

If an individual is donating money that belongs to a business, organisation, trust or foundation, the donation will not be eligible for match funding. Businesses wishing to support the appeal are encouraged to become Match Giving Appeal Partners and contribute directly to the Match Giving Fund.

Yes. To ensure as many supporters as possible benefit from having their donation doubled, the maximum donation eligible for match funding at any one time is £5,000.

Examples:

• £250 donation = £250 matched
• £5,000 donation = £5,000 matched
• £8,000 donation = £5,000 matched, with the remaining £3,000 being an unmatched donation

No. The matching limit applies per donor.

We reserve the right to combine multiple donations made by the same donor where it reasonably believes donations have been split to exceed the maximum matching limit.

Yes. Where a supporter is eligible for Gift Aid and completes a valid Gift Aid declaration, we can claim Gift Aid in addition to the donation.

Gift Aid is separate from match funding and does not affect the amount that will be matched.

Yes. Supporters should call 01473 723600, and a member of the team will be happy to take payment and answer any questions.

Once you have taken payment over the phone, please do ensure that Supporter Services have the details of the supporter so their donation can be processed against the Match Giving Appeal.

Yes. Supporters can donate online through our website.

When processing or discussing online donations, staff should remind supporters to use the following so their donation can be allocated to the Match Giving Appeal.

Yes. Bank transfer donations can be accepted.

Supporters should use existing details if they have them then notify the fundraising team so the donation can be correctly identified and allocated to the appeal.

Please contact the fundraising team if you would like the correct bank details to use.

No. The Match Giving Appeal is intended for eligible one-off donations made during the campaign period.

Regular donations are welcomed and appreciated but are not eligible for match funding unless specifically stated as part of the campaign.

Please check with the Partnerships Team. If a supporter asks whether match funding remains available, staff should check with the fundraising team before making any guarantees.

Thank you for your generosity:

• The donation is greatly appreciated
• The first £5,000 may be eligible for match funding
• Any amount above £5,000 will still support hospice care but may not be matched

Significant gifts should be referred to the Philanthropy Team where appropriate.

Once all available match funding has been allocated:

• Donations can still be made to the appeal
• Donations will continue to support hospice care and support services
• Further donations will not be doubled

All supporters will receive confirmation that their donation formed part of the Match Giving Appeal.

We may also share campaign updates showing the overall success of the appeal and the total amount raised.

The matching limit helps ensure the Match Giving Fund benefits the widest possible range of supporters and prevents a small number of large donations from exhausting the fund early in the campaign. This allows more people to take part and have their donation doubled.

If you are unsure about donation eligibility, payment methods or campaign administration, please contact the Supporter Services Team or the Partnerships Team.

They will be able to provide guidance and confirm the correct approach before speaking with a supporter.