Fundraise for St Luke’s – Sheffield’s Hospice
Would you like to fundraise for St Luke’s? Every penny you raise helps us keep our promise that no one in Sheffield faces terminal illness alone, providing the care, comfort and dignity people depend on at the end of life.
Together, we can care for Sheffield
At St Luke's, we look after anyone affected by a terminal illness across Sheffield, at any stage of their journey, and their loved ones too.
Patients are cared for in the place that best suits their needs – most often in their own homes, where they feel most comfortable. There, they can receive support, pain relief, and in some cases, help to die at home, if that’s what they want. For others, 24-hour intensive palliative care is given on our In Patient Centre to help with pain and symptom management. Alongside clinical care, patients can access non-medical support through our Social Prescribing services.
Everything we do is made possible by over 300 members of staff, a team of more than 1,000 volunteers, and the generosity of the people of Sheffield. Just 23% of our running costs are covered by NHS funding, meaning St Luke's has to raise over £11 million to continue providing our services across Sheffield.
Help us keep caring – ways to fundraise
Take part in an event
Join one of our upcoming events on your own or as part of a team. Ask family, friends or colleagues to sponsor you and raise vital funds for St Luke’s.
Do your own thing
Organise your own event or activity in St Luke’s name. Plan a bake sale, host a quiz or take on a personal challenge to support our care.
Host a Coffee Morning
Bring people together over coffee and cake to raise money for St Luke’s, whether at home, on your driveway, in the local community, or even online.
Set up a JustGiving page
Create an online fundraiser and collect donations in one place. Share your challenge, event or personal appeal, track your progress and see your impact.
Corporate fundraising
Partner with us on fundraising and engagement initiatives that bring lasting benefits for your team, your business and local hospice care.
Fundraise with your school or group
Hold a non-uniform day, organise an event or join one of ours - have fun whilst raising vital funds for St Luke’s.
Contact St Luke’s
Need help with fundraising? Contact our Fundraising Team today.
Email: fundraisingevents@hospicesheffield.co.uk
Call: 0114 2357 495
Fundraise as a group
We welcome community groups, clubs and organisations to help raise money for St Luke’s. Whatever amount your group can raise all adds up, making a huge difference to the care and support we can provide for our patients and their families.
It’s enjoyable and rewarding to fundraise together
You build stronger teamwork while supporting an important cause
You can raise awareness of your group and connect with new people
We can help promote and recognise your activity publicly
Host a coffee morning
Organise a sponsored event
Choose us as your charity of the year
And much more! Get in touch to discuss your ideas:
Email: fundraisingevents@hospicesheffield.co.uk
Call: 0114 2357 495
We have lots of experience helping groups fundraise for us, and we’re here to support you. We can:
Help you plan and promote your hospice fundraiser
Provide fundraising tools such collection tins or card machines
Share practical fundraising hints and tips
Guide you on how to use JustGiving to collect donations online
Advise you on legal considerations around organising raffles and collections
Fundraise as a school, college or university
We love hearing from universities, schools and colleges that wish to support St Luke’s through fundraising and volunteering. We can work with teachers and support staff to fulfil curriculum objectives and raise awareness of hospice care in a way that is sensitive, age-appropriate and inspiring.
To help you talk about supporting local hospice care at school, we can deliver assemblies or presentations for the whole school or speak to individual classes or groups. We’ll explain our work for patients and families in Sheffield and how your students, teachers and wider community can get involved. We can:
Hold thank you and celebration assemblies
Offer age appropriate tours of our facilities
Provide you with fundraising tools such as collection tins and card machines
Biz Kids is a fantastic opportunity for primary school pupils to create their own enterprise project, gain a range of new skills and make a positive impact through charitable giving. We work closely with primary schools to share our mission and inspire young people to make a meaningful contribution to their local community.
Every December we have our annual Reindeer Run where you can run, walk, skip or dance your way into the festive spirit – all while supporting a fantastic local cause.
The Reindeer Run is the perfect fundraising activity for schools and youth groups. It’s a brilliant way to get children moving, spread some seasonal cheer, and raise vital funds for St Luke’s.
Take part anytime, anywhere – whether it’s during a PE lesson, Christmas jumper day, a whole-school celebration or a quick dash around the playground. From sports halls to local parks, you choose what works best for your group.
Get involved, have festive fun and make a real difference this December.
Your school, college or university could make a real difference by choosing St Luke’s as your Charity of the Year. We’ll partner with you to help students and staff understand our hospice care and support services, and to create valuable opportunities for involvement.
From volunteering that enriches students’ learning to fundraising projects that develop skills in teamwork, financial literacy and marketing, there are so many ways we can work together to support our local community.
For more information, contact Olivia Yates. You can email her on o.yates@hospicesheffield.co.uk or call on 0114 235 7495.
Fundraise at work
There are plenty of exciting opportunities for employees to support St Luke’s Hospice fundraising. Your team can join us at events, host a Coffee Morning, plan their own challenges and much more! Whatever you choose, we’re here to help you make it a success.
Workplace hospice fundraising is a great way to build staff morale and get employees working together across the company. You can join any of St Luke’s upcoming events as a team, or organise your own.
Your hospice fundraisers could be simple, such as a dress-down day, or more ambitious, such as a hike or skydive. Our team can help you plan a fundraising calendar that aligns with your goals, team sizes and schedule.
At St Luke’s, we welcome corporate volunteer groups to support our shops, fundraising events and collections. A day of volunteering encourages employees to use their skills, try new experiences outside the usual workplace, and build team spirit while giving back to the community.
We rely on the help of our volunteers, and we’re always on the lookout for more. There are lots of ways to get involved, with opportunities to suit different skills and group sizes and no long-term commitment required. Every hour you give helps us continue caring for patients living with terminal illness and their families.
Our Pound on the Bill scheme is a simple yet effective way to involve your teams in hospice fundraising. By adding £1 to customer bills or invoices, your business can turn everyday transactions into regular funds for St Luke’s.
We can brief your staff about what we do and how we support the Sheffield community. That way, they’ll feel confident talking to customers about the scheme and how your business is fundraising for St Luke’s.
Another great option for businesses to support us is by donating goods or services, which can be used as raffle or auction prizes at one of St Luke’s Hospice fundraisers. It can also be tax-efficient, as companies can usually claim tax relief on charitable donations.
We hold a wide range of well-attended events throughout the year. These offer valuable sponsorship opportunities for businesses that wish to support local hospice fundraising while enhancing their reputation in Sheffield. By sponsoring an event, you show visible support for St Luke’s and the people we care for.
Alongside fundraising activities your employees can get involved in, businesses can support St Luke’s through matched funding (where the business makes a contribution that matches the money raised by employees) or Payroll Giving (where employees donate regularly from their gross salary, with immediate tax relief).
Choose St Luke’s as your Charity of the Year and place your company at the heart of the Sheffield community. We’ll help you plan hospice fundraising activities, engage your staff and share the impact of your support. We work with businesses of all sizes and industries, and we would be proud to become your charity partner.
Looking to explore any of the opportunities above?
Contact us at fundraisingevents@hospicesheffield.co.uk or call 0114 2357 495 and a member of our Fundraising Team will be in touch.
Already started making plans? Complete our online fundraising registration form
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FAQs about St Luke’s Hospice fundraising
There are so many fun and inspiring ways to raise money for St Luke’s – the best idea is one that feels achievable and enjoyable for you. You could:
Take on a walk, run, cycle, swim or other activity
Host a coffee morning, bake sale, quiz night, or raffle
Tackle a sponsored challenge, like a haircut, silence or giving something up
Volunteer at our shops, events or bucket collections
Donate items to one of our shops or the Donation Centre
Save up a monetary donation to support our cause
If you’re not sure where to start, get in touch. We’d be happy to help you plan something that works for you.
We have lots of experience helping our supporters fundraise for us, and we know what works. We’re always on hand to help you plan, promote and deliver your fundraising activity, providing collection tins, marketing materials, fundraising hints and tips and more. You can also contact us for legal advice on organising your own raffles or public collections.
See some of our handy guides and resources below:
You can see all our upcoming events on our Events Calendar. We update this regularly with new challenges, community activities and special events for you to get involved with.
Absolutely. We welcome partnerships with local and national businesses, whether you’re looking to appoint a new Charity of the Year or build a long-term strategic relationship. Visit our Corporate Fundraising and Partnerships page to find out more about how we can work together.
St Luke’s is proud to work with the Fundraising Regulator, an independent body that sets and maintains the standards for charitable fundraising.
We promise to be honest, fair and open about our fundraising with you – our supporters. Find out more on the Fundraising Regulator website. If you would like to contact us regarding any aspect of fundraising at St Luke's, call us on 0114 236 9911.