Of course you can. Just get in touch with us and let us know a little more about what you are planning, and we will be able to advise you on how best to go about it and fundraise. Just fill in this form, or email fundraising@stroccos.org.uk and our team will give you all the help you will need.

First, have a look at this page and if you want more help and advice, then please contact us on fundraising@stroccos.org.uk.

There are a number of ways you can do this:

1. Pay through the ‘Donate’ button on the website. Put your amount in the ‘Other amount’ box and fill in the details, making sure you state what event the donation is from.
2. Pay directly into our bank account, if this is their preferred option, please email the Supporter Care team requesting our bank details – supportercare@stroccos.org.uk
3. Visit the Hospice in person with the donation, Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00pm.
4. Post a cheque

Our postal address is:

St. Rocco’s Hospice

Lockton Lane

Bewsey, Warrington, WA5 0BW

Yes, we can! Just fill in this form, or email fundraising@stroccos.org.uk and our team will be able to help you get publicity for what you are doing.

Yes, we do! Check out this page to see what you can download or request to help you with your fundraising efforts.

An online fundraising page is a great way to tell people about what you're doing and setting up your own page couldn't be easier:

1. Head to JustGiving and create your fundraising page.
2. Personalise your page with photos, and add a message about why you’re fundraising for us
3. Shout about it! Send your friends, family and colleagues a link to your page, post it on Facebook, tweet it and watch as the messages of support and sponsorship start to come in.

If you’ve got any questions on setting up your JustGiving page, email fundraising@stroccos.org.uk and we will be able to help.

1. Go to Facebook Fundraising
2. Click the ‘Select Charity’ and search for St. Rocco’s Hospice
3. Fill in the details in the boxes on the left of the screen
4. Click ‘Create’ and you’re all good to go

If you’ve got any questions on setting up your Facebook Fundraising page, email fundraising@stroccos.org.uk and we will be able to help.

Yes, we would be delighted to send someone who can explain what the Hospice does and how their contribution is vital in enabling us to carry on providing our care, free of charge, to the people of Warrington.

If you have an event idea in mind just fill in this form, or if you have a general question about fundraising for St. Rocco’s, then email fundraising@stroccos.org.uk

Currently, 75p of every pound we raise is used to provide front line care and support to our patients and families. We only get 20% of the £5m we need to run the Hospice from the NHS, the rest has to come from events like yours and other donations. Every penny counts.

The Government operates a scheme called Gift Aid that allows charities to claim the basic rate tax on every pound donated. So, if you are a UK taxpayer and you donated £100 to St. Rocco’s Hospice, it means that we will actually receive £125 at no extra cost to you.

First things first, you’ll need to decide what kind of virtual fundraising event you’d like to do. A great way to fundraise is to get others involved, so make sure that you consider all the different ways to communicate with others. You could use an online platform like Facebook or Zoom, or use your mobile phone to Facetime or call friends and family.

If you’re unsure of what to do, how about one of these ideas:

• Clear out your wardrobes and attic – is there anything in there that you don’t need anymore? Put it on ebay and raise money for St Rocco’s!
• If you’re stuck indoors, you’ll want to keep fit – how about challenging yourself to do 10,000 steps a day inside. For every day you manage, ask people to sponsor you.
• Virtual pub quiz – fancy yourself a bit of a quiz master? Set up a virtual pub quiz and livestream on Facebook or through another streaming service. Ask friends and family to set up teams and donate.
• Organise a virtual concert – maybe you play the piano, or sing? Ask friends and relatives to sponsor you, and livestream your concert on Facebook (let us know about it too!)
• Auction of favours: You don’t need to be able to do it all right now. You could auction off your time and skills to be used at a later date.
• Gaming marathon. One for the kids, and big kids. Ask friends to sponsor your game-a-thon (but make sure you put your health first!)

You can also get in touch with us for more help and advice at fundraising@stroccos.org.uk

After deciding on your fundraising activity, date and time, you’ll need to work out the best way for people to donate money, usually this is online.

Planning a virtual fundraising event will take just as much planning as an actual live event, so make sure that you think about every stage and plan well. It's important to launch your fundraising page with enough time to promote the virtual event. Also, you will need lots of pictures and videos to rally up support so make sure your phone is at the ready!

Spread the word about your amazing virtual fundraising event on social media. Share a link to your fundraising page on as many communication tools as possible where you have an audience such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Live streaming your activity is a great way to boost donations. If you let people know when they can tune in, you can talk to your audience and encourage donations in real time. It also gives your friends and family something to look forward to watching. 

Let people know why you’ve chosen to support St Rocco's Hospice. Provide regular updates, and make sure you tweet @stroccos and like us on Facebook.

You can even get in touch with your local press! They really like to hear of good news stories with fun pictures and videos.

It’s important to make sure that the funds you raise are safely paid in. If you’re raising the money via an online fundraising page, such as Justgiving, the money will come directly to us.

Don't forget to thank all your wonderful supporters for their donations and thank anyone who helped organise and promote your activity.

The final step - congratulate yourself on all your hard work! The money you raise will help us continue our work during this very critical time.