From creating magical memories, to helping families through some of their toughest times, Chestnut Tree House needs you this festive season. We’ve put together some of our favourite festive fundraising ideas below to get you in the festive spirit and support your local children’s hospice
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE n Recycle your Christmas tree for Chestnut Tree This winter, businesses and residents in Sussex can get their Christmas trees collected (between January 8th-11th 2022) in return for a donation to Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. Visit www.just-helping.org.uk/registertree to sign up now. Registration closes at midnight on Wednesday January 5th 2022. n Host a Christmas quiz Release your inner quiz master by hosting a Christmas quiz and asking colleagues to donate to play.
n Festive volunteering Chestnut Tree House is also seeking individuals and businesses with vans, lorries, and everything in between to give their time to the Christmas Tree recycling scheme. If you’re looking for a team-building opportunity, then this is perfect for you! If you would like to get involved, please email volunteers@stbh.org.uk. n Have a bake off Mince pies, gingerbread or yule log – get everyone to bake their favourite festive treats and crown the winner Star Baker. Dish out your delicacies at the end and ask for a donation.
n Buy your Christmas cards Don’t forget to send your colleagues a Christmas card. You can browse the range of Chestnut Tree House Christmas cards on their website! n Deck your desk Whether you’re at home or in the office, break out the baubles and hold a Deck Your Desk competition. Charge a small entry fee and be sure to vote for your favourite festive makeover. n Donate to the Christmas appeal Will you donate today and help families like Harry’s create magical memories this Christmas time?
MEET HARRY Harry was born prematurely with pulmonary hypertension and a hole in his heart. As well as these life-limiting illnesses, Harry was born with Downs syndrome. He needs constant care – care that requires specialist medical knowledge. When Chestnut Tree House nurse Laura visits, the family get to stop being carers, and focus on just being parents, siblings or grandparents. They get to play with him, like any other families do. You can help families like Harry’s spend time decorating Christmas trees and getting into the festive spirit – instead of fixing feeding tubes and managing care. A Christmas gift of £70 could help pay for a weekend or evening care visit to a child’s home.
