Chief Executive
Forest Holme Hospice Charity
Sunset Walk
Because of your support, the team at the hospice can be there for patients and families when they need them most.
In Memory of Ceri
by David Davies
commitment After living together in Bournemouth, they took on an ambitious challenge: buying a derelict farmhouse in Lytchett. The property had been left in disrepair, but together they rolled up their sleeves, lived in a caravan for more than three years, and painstakingly restored it
Volunteer Coffee Morning
12 Days of Christmas
Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown once again transformed the hospice during the festive season, filling the space with warmth, comfort and festive cheer through beautiful Christmas trees, decorations and twinkling lights throughout the building.
Closing date for purchasing tickets and returning counterfoils to the charity office is Monday 30 March 2026 with the draw taking place on Thursday 2 April 2026 th nd
Ten Years Making a Difference
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BBQ On The Green (Aimee, Steve, Louise, Bev, Ron, Cheryl, Paul and Claire)
Finding A Safe S Aft L
by Jon Gascoigne
About Bereavement Café
The Bereavement Café is open to anyone who is newly bereaved, whether or not your loved one was cared for by Forest Holme It offers a welcoming, relaxed space to share and be listened to in confidence Sessions are supported by trained volunteers who can also help signpost to further support if needed
The Bereavement Café runs monthly in Poole at two locations Sessions take place on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10am to 11 30am at the Beacon Café, Lighthouse, and on the 1st Monday of the month from 2pm to 3.30pm at Colin’s Nest Coffee Shop, Eagles Mount Care Home.
Jon and his wife Lynne
Light up a Life
Big Give
Slice of Kindness
When hospice care becomes part of the journey, families often find there is space to step back from constant practical demands and spend time together in a different way Encouraging people to recognise their caring role and seek support early helps strengthen families long before hospice involvement begins. No one should have to navigate this alone, and support is often closer than people realise
Making a Difference in Your Lifetime
How giving now can help more people, sooner
How Gift Aid works
A simple way to make your donation go further
For every £1 you give, the charity can claim an extra 25p
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Donation Added by government Charity receives
Reducing Inheritance Tax
Helping now can also reduce tax later
What this means
Your gift helps people now
Your estate may pay less tax in the future
More of your money goes where you want it to
What about businesses?
Businesses can also receive tax relief when donating to charity
Companies:
Donations can be deducted from profits
This reduces the amount of corporation tax paid
The charity receives the full donation
Sole traders and partnerships:
Donations are treated as personal gifts
Gift Aid can still apply if you pay enough tax
In summary
Giving during your lifetime can increase the value of your donation
Gift Aid boosts your gift at no extra cost
Charitable gifts are free from Inheritance Tax
You can see the impact of your support now
If you’d like to discuss the tax relief on your own or your business’s charitable giving program, please do not hesitate to get in touch
Martin Westall Head of
Care Beyond the Farewell
Upcoming Events
Poole Park
Lighthouse, Poole
St Peter’s Church, Poole
The Italian Villa, Compton Acres
A Thread of Connection
The Remembrance Bracelet Project
by Stephanie Galpin
