Katharine House Hospice is calling on local volunteers to help with a supermarket collection at Tesco Superstore in Brackley this Saturday to support its vital end-of-life care services.
The hospice, which provides free specialist palliative care to adults with incurable illnesses across north Oxfordshire and south Northamptonshire, is organising a collection session from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM on Saturday, 4 April 2026. Organisers are asking for just 1.5 hours of time from volunteers to help raise funds for the charity’s free services.
Running the hospice costs over £5.9 million each year, and fundraising efforts like this one play a crucial role in covering around 60% of its core costs. Without community support, services like nursing, therapies, and family support could be at risk. The hospice also operates a network of charity shops, including one in Brackley at 19 Market Place, which together raise about £1 million annually to fund its work.
This latest appeal comes as the hospice continues to rely heavily on local volunteers and donations to fill funding gaps. In 2018, the hospice faced a £250,000 shortfall due to changes in NHS pay policies, highlighting the ongoing financial pressures it faces. While government funding has provided some relief in recent years, the majority of its income still comes from fundraising and community efforts.
Residents who can spare 90 minutes this Saturday are encouraged to sign up or simply drop by the Tesco Superstore in Brackley to lend a hand. No prior experience is needed—just enthusiasm to support a local cause that makes a real difference to families in the area.
For more information about volunteering or other ways to support Katharine House Hospice, visit their website or contact the Brackley charity shop at 01280 840505.
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