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Lynn says joining fundraising committee was a way of giving back

March 12, 2026 | 1:06pm

Lynn Partridge experienced the care Moya Cole Hospice gave her dad and her auntie and wanted to give back so she joined the Heald Green Volunteer Fundraising Committee.

“The hospice gives such comfort, dignity and kindness to people and I wanted to do something that helped towards making sure other families can experience this,” she said.

The Heald Green Volunteer Fundraising Committee started in 2023. Most of the group did not know each other in the beginning but have since grown as a group and have now all become friends.

“I really look forward to coming together as a group and working together. I’ve got a lot of friendship from the group. We have a lot in common because most of us have had a family member in the hospice, so there’s a lot of shared experiences,” Lynn said.

Most of us still work so our free time is limited. We might meet once every month or so to plan what we’re going to be doing, then the level of commitment depends on the type of event. Fairs take a lot of time to organise, so when we do a fair, we might meet more often as it gets closer to the event

Lynn Partridge, Heald Green Volunteer Fundraising Committee Member

“We now do a quiz night [Quizmasters] as one of our events, which is quicker to organise but raises just as much money as a fair, so it’s about looking at what works. Different events are different levels of difficulty.”

According to Lynn, her favourite memory of being a part of the committee was the very first fair they did in autumn 2023.

“It was our first time working together and our very first event, so it was quite hard work and we didn’t know what was going to happen! But it was so rewarding to see people coming along, spending their money and having a good time,” she said

“When you see the money raised, it’s so rewarding. Our committee has raised over £18,000 in less than three years – that’s a lot of money that can do a lot of good.”

The Fundraising Team at Moya Cole Hospice are looking to recruit members for three new volunteer fundraising committees. These committees will be based in Didsbury and Chorlton, the Heatons and Reddish, and Marple and Romiley.

To find out more information, such as how to join these committees, please click here.

Join Chris and hike the Cheshire Three Peaks for Moya Cole Hospice

March 5, 2026 | 9:22am

Chris Syddall, a supporter of many local charities across Manchester, is organising a three-peak challenge in Cheshire in aid of Moya Cole Hospice.

Chris and those who wish to join him will be taking on three of Cheshire’s highest peaks in the 13.6-mile (21.8km) route, tackling Tegg’s Nose, Shutlingsloe and Shining Tor.

The walk takes place in the scenic Macclesfield countryside, encompassing Trentabank and Lamaload Reservoir, offering spectacular views from all three summits.

Chris chose Moya Cole because he knew several people who were cared for at the hospice.

“We thought it would be nice to do something for Moya Cole Hospice, especially with the new building opening soon. So, if we do this walk and we raise a bit of money along with it, it will be fantastic,” Chris said.

It’s achievable for most people as long as they’re relatively fit. Anyone under the age of 16, I would say it is best to avoid it, and anyone who has health conditions, or anything like that

Chris Syddall, Moya Cole Hospice Supporter

“But even if you do a lot of walking, you’re relatively fit, then you shouldn’t have a problem,” he added.

The three peak challenge will be taking place on Saturday, May 16th, with the date being picked in the hopes that the weather will be nice.

For more information or if you would like to sign up, you can contact Chris via email at chrissyddall@hotmail.co.uk.

Arnold Clark employees choose to donate to Moya Cole Hospice

February 18, 2026 | 11:39am

Arnold Clark, through their Change for Charity employee initiative have donated £810.76 to Moya Cole Hospice.

The second-hand car dealership was founded in Glasgow in 1954 with over 200 dealerships across the UK.

Moya Cole Hospice was selected by employees to become the next recipient of their Change for Charity initiative.

Communications Admin for Arnold Clark, Emma Whiteside commented.

“Our employees are given the chance to nominate charities that are important to them each quarter, and this time they chose Moya Cole Hospice. The initiative collects the pennies from staff wages so we can make a charitable donation, and we are delighted to be able to present Moya Cole Hospice with £810.76,” Emma said.

Corporate Fundraiser for Moya Cole Hospice, Gayle Shaw thanked Arnold Clark for their generous donation.

It is always lovely to see employees come together to contribute towards a donation. Something as small as a few pennies from a paycheck has added up to a donation which can help the hospice significantly. It is truly heart-warming and we thank Arnold Clark for thinking of us and raising this money for us

Gayle Shaw, Corporate Fundraiser, Moya Cole Hospice

Moya Cole Hospice would like to thank Arnold Clark for their kind donation.

Manchester Central raise almost £30,000 for Moya Cole Hospice

January 27, 2026 | 10:19am

Moya Cole Hospice has been Manchester Central’s charity of the year for over two years, initially being selected in July 2023 to raise funds for the new hospice building in Heald Green.

The hospice’s term as charity of the year has now ended with Manchester Central raising £28,837.73 for the new build.

“Moya Cole Hospice was chosen as Charity of the Year following a staff nomination,” Lauren Hudson, Head of Sustainability and Impact at Manchester Central said.

Many colleagues had personal experiences with the hospice and felt passionate about supporting a local charity that has made a real difference in people’s lives. This made the appeal particularly meaningful and gave staff a shared sense of purpose in contributing to something close to home

Lauren Hudson, Head of Sustainability and Impact, Manchester Central

Much of the fundraising came from the generosity of event attendees through cloakroom donations as well as staff raffles, bake sales and other employee-led fundraising activities.

“People were keen to get involved and gave generously, which made a real difference,” Lauren added.

Manchester Central, a proud Mancunian business were also “thrilled” to be able to donate two Oasis tickets for Heaton Park, which were raffled off to raise additional funds for the hospice.

Fundraising Manager at Moya Cole Hospice, Lucy Green, thanked Manchester Central for their generosity.

We are beyond grateful to Manchester Central for choosing us as their charity of the year. They have raised an astonishing £28,837.73 for the hospice, which has done wonders in supporting the construction of our new build which is due to open in April of this year

Lucy Green, Fundraising Manager, Moya Cole Hospice

“It would not be possible to open this new facility which will benefit our patients, their families, and our staff and volunteers without the generosity of the community such as the team at Manchester Central,” Lucy said.

As Moya Cole Hospice’s term as charity of the year has ended, Manchester Central have chosen Once Upon a Smile. The charity supports bereaved children and families across Greater Manchester, providing tailored emotional and practical support in a safe and welcoming environment.

Ava (17) ran every day for a month for Moya Cole Hospice

January 6, 2026 | 3:09pm

Ava Callister (17) ran a mile a day in the month of October to raise funds for Moya Cole Hospice. She did this in memory of her godfather, Darren who died due to Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in February.

Ava has raised over £1,300 for Moya Cole Hospice following her challenge, smashing her original goal of £250.

According to Ava she wanted to do the challenge as she wanted to give back to the hospice that cared for Darren. She also wanted to become more active, as due to her exams, she wasn’t able to get out as much.

“I normally hate running, but knew it was something I needed to do and thought I might be more inspired if I dedicated it to something important to me and Darren immediately came to mind,” Ava said.

I decided to raise the money for Moya Cole Hospice because they treated and cared for Darren amazingly and I want them to be able to continue to do this for other people and families as there are many untreatable conditions like MND and the support and care they provide for both the family and the individual is great and can make a really upsetting time easier

Ava Callister, Moya Cole Hospice Supporter

Ava said she found the challenge difficult as she wasn’t used to running a mile and certainly wasn’t used to running every day.

“I had previous knee issues from a football injury, which made me more achy and sore, but I used the thought of Darren and the hospice being able to help others as my motivation to continue,” she said.

Ava said that Darren was known for his sense of humour and his “crazy, cheeky personality”.

“I found him so funny. He seemed to know everybody, and everyone liked him. He was very smart and extremely creative, and artistic. He was always really interested in my life and achievements. I used to call him my Aunty Darrina, and that’s how he signed all my cards.

“My mum went to see him a couple of times in the hospice whilst I was in school doing my exams, and she said the care that he and his family received from the hospice was invaluable. I am currently doing T Level Health Care Adult Nursing in college, and the experience of having somebody so important to me relying on that care just made me more determined that healthcare is what I want to commit my future to.”

Registration for Christmas tree collection extended to Friday, January 9th!

January 6, 2026 | 11:05am

It is not too late to get your Christmas tree collected by Moya Cole Hospice, who is once again partnering with national charity Just Helping to collect and recycle Christmas trees from residences across Greater Manchester as the deadline has been extended.

If you wish to have your tree collected you must now register by Friday, January 9th.

Those who wish to have their real Christmas tree recycled can register now at www.just-helping.org.uk/register-tree for collection in the new year. Moya Cole Hospice will remove your tree, with donations welcomed in return.

Once registered, you must leave your Christmas tree in a visible location at the front of your property by 8am on Friday, January 9, 2026, with clear access from the street.

All trees are collected by a team of volunteers, and then chipped for use in pathways and forest management at Wythenshawe Park.

The January 2025 Manchester collection raised £117,000 for Greater Manchester charities, with net proceeds distributed to Moya Cole Hospice, Francis House Children’s Hospice, Just Helping Charity, and other local causes.

Georgia Vacher, Manchester Collection Lead for Just Helping, said:

“I’m so excited for this year’s Manchester Treecycle Appeal! Every year, our lovely volunteers and supporters come together to make a real difference. Last year we collected 5309 trees and raised £117,000 for Moya Cole Hospice and Francis House Children’s Hospice, and other local causes. With that incredible support behind us, 2026 is set to be our best year yet!

The Manchester community never fails to show up with incredible generosity and spirit, helping raise vital funds for these amazing hospices and community charities across Manchester, while also giving Christmas trees a new, eco-friendly purpose in the city’s parks. It’s a truly special campaign to be part of, and I can’t wait to see what we achieve together this year

Georgia Vacher, Manchester Collection Lead for Just Helping

Corporate Fundraiser at Moya Cole Hospice, Gayle Shaw is looking forward to the Christmas tree collection campaign.

“We hope you have been enjoying a wonderful festive period with your loved ones. We are so grateful to the community and Just Helping for their support of the 2024/25 Christmas Tree collection. Over the last ten years, Just Helping has helped raise over £370,000 for Moya Cole Hospice through the Christmas Tree collection scheme. We look forward to working with them again this Christmas season. It is not too late to book a slot to have your Christmas tree collected right from your front door in the new year,” she said.

Take part in one of our 2026 challenges!

January 1, 2026 | 12:01am

As we enter a new year, there are plenty of challenges you can take part in for Moya Cole Hospice that will scratch that New Year’s resolution itch.

Scroll through our list of challenges for the upcoming year, and who knows, maybe you will be helping Moya Cole Hospice make a difference simply by taking part.

Tour de Manc – May

One of the stand-out cycling events of the year is returning to the streets of Manchester in 2026.

The Tour de Manc has something for every cyclist, it doesn’t matter if you’re starting out or experienced, the Tour de Manc caters to all with its four distances.

Northern Quarter – 60km/37 miles

Manc Challenge – 100km/62 miles

Classic Manc – 165km/103 miles

Mad Manc – 201km/125 miles