Staff at Bath-based housing association and house builder Curo have chosen St Peter’s Hospice to raise funds for as their Charity of the Year 2023.
Ben Anderson, from Curo, and Clemi Williams, Corporate Partnerships Officer at St Peter’s Hospice | Photo © Curo
St Peter’s Hospice is the only adult hospice in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bristol, supporting a population of nearly one million.
For people nearing the end of their lives, it aims to provide physical, psychological and spiritual care in an environment of support, comfort, compassion and respect.
Professionals support patients in their own homes as well as at the hospice. They also teach other healthcare professionals how to care for people at the end of their lives.
Victor da Cunha, Curo’s Chief Executive, said: “St Peter’s is a charity which has positively touched the lives of lots of people, including many of us at Curo.
“We’ll do all we can to raise as much as possible over the coming year to support its incredible work.”
Clemi Williams, Corporate Partnerships Officer at the hospice, added: “St Peter’s Hospice are so pleased to have been picked as Curo’s charity partner.
“This type of support means we can continue providing the very best end-of-life care. The past year has been particularly difficult, with demands for our services increasing, so this partnership will go a long way in supporting patients and families.
“We’re excited to work with Curo and support them in their various fundraising activities.”
Curo colleagues have already been busy coming up with fundraising ideas, with a sponsored ‘spinathon’ planned for March and a gruelling 100k Jurassic Coast walking challenge taking place in May.
Every year, Curo staff are asked to pick one charity to fundraise for. The process starts with colleagues suggesting charities to support, these are shortlisted and they are then asked to cast their votes.
Over the past 12 months, Curo colleagues have raised £10,842 for Bath City Farm as their Charity of the Year 2022.
Alison Howell, Communications Lead at Bath City Farm, said the money “will improve the lives of our team, volunteers and visitors in so many ways”.
