General fundraising has been hit very hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Thousands of fundraising events have been cancelled and many charities, particularly smaller ones, are struggling to maintain services because of this huge reduction in income.This impacts all sectors of society from children to the elderly as well as the vital work in areas such as palliative care, serious diseases, mental health, housing support, food supplies and countless others that charities support.

St Elizabeth's Centre, like all charities across the UK are facing a huge shortfall due to the impact of Coronavirus. We've closed our charity shops and have had to cancel a number of community fundraising events. We estimate that the impact of this crisis could cost the Centre over £1.2 million. 

We have decided to champion the community spirit here at St Elizabeth's, and both staff and residents across all of our provisions are getting involved in the 2.6 Challenge. We'd love it if you would consider supporting our staff and residents in their own individual challenges by donating to this page. 

As part of the challenge across our site:

The College learners and staff are creating 26 flags, making 26 balloons and performing 26 songs with musical instruments.

Adult residents from some of our bungalows will be walking 2.6km around our site!

The adults from one bungalow will be preparing 26 heart shaped posters to spread messages of encouragement and cheer!

We have adults residents from another bungalow, who will be making decorative streamers.

We have an adult resident running a 26 cake bake sale (following all social distancing and PPE guidelines)

We also have one lovely staff member walking 26 miles over the course of the event!