Ella's Vintage, Rowcroft Hospice’s digital emporium hosted on Etsy, Vinted, and eBay, is emerging as a star in the world of sustainable fashion. Raising vital funds for the hospice, this unique online shop offers a meticulously curated collection of vintage clothing and accessories, spanning from the 1920s to the early 2000s including rare, exclusive, and premium pieces that are sought after...
Rowcroft Hospice is inviting the South Devon community to kick off the new year by signing up to The Big Tackle eight-mile sponsored walk. Previously known as The Male Trail, The Big Tackle starts from 10.30am at Torquay Rugby Club and takes in a beautiful scenic route around Torbay, with participants welcomed back to the club afterwards with a free beer and delicious pasty while watching the...
Over the past few weeks, an impressive turnout of more than 5,500 children from nearly 30 schools and nurseries across South Devon took part in Rowcroft Hospice’s Rudolph Run, raising thousands of pounds for the charity by donning their antlers and participating in a sponsored run or walk. Now in its third year, The Rudolph Run has garnered tremendous support from the local community,...
Following recent figures from the UK charity Shelter that found that more than 3,800 people were recorded as homeless in Devon and Cornwall, Rowcroft Hospice has launched a new project to support homeless communities across South Devon. Funded by the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the project is a collaborative initiate, working in partnership with other charities and organisations who are...
Around 60 people came together at Rowcroft Hospice on Friday 17 July for the hospice’s Spaces for Grief conference – a day exploring compassionate, creative and holistic approaches to supporting people through grief and bereavement.
The first conference of its kind to be held at Rowcroft, Spaces for Grief brought together people with a shared interest in grief and loss, including...
More than 1,650 people stepped out in a blaze of yellow on Saturday evening for the long-awaited return of Rowcroft Hospice’s much-loved Sleep Walk, raising an incredible £185,000 to support local patients and families facing the hardest of times.
Returning for the first time since 2022, the eight-mile sponsored walk on the summer solstice weekend brought together people of all ages...
Andrew Morgan, a 15-year-old from Babbacombe, is preparing for the adventure of a lifetime as he joins a Rowcroft Hospice fundraising expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania this September.
Andrew will take on Africa’s highest peak alongside his mum Louise and dad Dan, with the family aiming to raise an incredible £5,000 for Rowcroft. The family is already around halfway to...
A deeply heartfelt celebration took place on Tuesday 19 May at Rowcroft Hospice, as Keiandra Foote and Jeff Coombs were married surrounded by close family, friends and the hospice team who helped make the day possible.
Keiandra is currently receiving specialist care in Rowcroft’s Inpatient Unit, and the couple chose to hold their wedding there, in a place where they have been...
Rowcroft Hospice is inviting local businesses across South Devon to step forward, get creative and make a real difference by joining ‘The Accumulator Challenge’.
Launching on 1 July and running through to 31 October 2026, the challenge will see more than 20 teams from local businesses each given a £50 loan, with one simple goal: grow it into as much as possible to support end-of-life...
Rowcroft Hospice is calling on people across South Devon to turn their love of running into vital support for local people living with life-limiting illness. From fun 5ks to coastal endurance challenges and city marathons, Run for Rowcroft encourages runners of all abilities to take on a challenge and raise funds to help patients and families when they need it most.
