We are delighted to be partnering with Together for Short Lives for another year and, after raising just over £50,000 for them last year, we've pledged to do the same again in 2017. 

Together for Short Lives is the leading UK charity for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all those who love and care for them.They support families, professionals and services, including children’s hospices. Their work helps to ensure that children can get the best possible care, wherever and whenever they need it.

From the moment of diagnosis, for whatever life holds, they help to ensure that families make the most of their precious time together.

There are an estimated 49,000 children and young people in the UK living with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition that may require palliative care services. This amazing charity is there for every single one of these children, and their families, so they know where to go for help and are aware of the support available to them.

With the right kind of information, it can become easier to access care and support, as well as practical and emotional help for the whole family when it’s needed most. They help families get this information so they know what to expect at different stages throughout their journey.

During Children's Hospice Week this year (22-28 May) our branches held a variety of fundraising events, including cake sales, raffles, street collections, dressing up, competitions and much more. Many of our staff also signed up for their own personal challenges, including long distance bike rides, walks, runs, skydiving and abseiling.  Many of our landlords also generously donated one or more days rent to our fundraising, helping us to raise a total of £20,000 in one week!

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page and for your support - every penny donated will be put to great use helping children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions, and their families, get the best possible care and support whenever and wherever they need it.

 Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure.Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.