FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Fundraising at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice is faced with an enormous number of pressures and challenges and yet receives the most heartwarming and dedicated support from a huge number of people and organisations across our region. Working in an area that extends well outside Farnham as far as Guildford, Godalming, Milford, Haslemere, Bordon, Aldershot, Fleet, Farnborough, Frimley and Camberley, we raise money from sources as diverse as community events, legacies and trusts, general donations, recycling, flag days and the sale of goods. We are very thankful that there is a core of support in our community that cares about and gives regularly to our cause, but we are equally aware that while we rely on our traditional sources we should also look for new and sustainable sources of income. In searching for new sources of donations, we will inevitably encounter strong competition for the same funds, and this means we will have to work smarter and with greater focus than ever before.

The Fundraisers were recently asked which aspect they thought was most important for success in their job – passion or professionalism. The team was split half and half, which is a sign that we are a well-balanced team and that we must not lose sight of both aspects, which help us to achieve our common goal.

None of the events that have taken place in the fundraising year would have been possible without the support and help given by the volunteers and supporters who so loyally turn up for all our events and keep the show running. Next year will be a special year for us all as the Hospice looks forward to its Silver Jubilee in 2004 and we will be working hard to make sure it is a memorable year.

Kate Chernyshov
Fundraising and Communications Manager

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