Theme: Fundraising

Founders and Organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants and Charity Partner, Moya Cole Hospice are delighted to announce the #SBA2025 raised a total of £3,533! 

Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice, Rachel McMillan took to the stage to kick off the awards evening. Rachel delivered an inspirational presentation outlining the fantastic work that the hospice does to help and support patients, their loved-ones and carers that are affected by life-limiting illnesses.  

Rachel McMillian, CEO Moya Cole Hospice commented. 

To find out more about all the winners from the night, please click here. 

Congratulations to all the winners on the night!

A piano concert on behalf of Moya Cole Hospice will be taking place at Cheadle Hulme School this Sunday.

The concert is being organised by Jim Pendrill and his son Sam, and Philip Underwood.

This is the second year that the trio have organised a concert at the School after an event was held last year in memory of Jim’s sister Suzanne Karn.

Suzanne spent the last few weeks of her life in Little Hulton before she died at home in September last year, aged 43.

“Philip, Sam and I have done piano concerts together before,” Jim said. “Last year we decided it would be fitting to hold a concert in memory of Suzanne and raise funds for the hospice at the same time.

According to Jim there is something for everyone who attends the concert.  

“It’s not just a classical concert, there’s a range. Philip and I have been playing together for quite a few years and tend to play a range of classical and jazz pieces. Sam, who is a student at the Royal Northern College of Music, also sings and plays a wide variety of music including popular. This year I will also be playing a selection of solo piano pieces from Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals.” 

The piano concert will take place this Sunday, October 19th at 2pm at Cheadle Hulme School, with refreshments afterwards.  

Admission to the concert is free. For more information, contact Jim at jimpendrill@gmail.com 

The team at Tour de Manc have presented Moya Cole Hospice with a £6,132 donation, bringing the total raised from the event, including sponsorship, to £13,633. 

Moya Cole Hospice was one of the event’s charity partners, having been supported by the event for the past four years. 

The 2025 event raised funds for the new hospice appeal and thanks to the support of Tour de Manc and all our riders, the construction of our new hospice in Heald Green is almost complete with the building due to open in 2026. 

Moya Cole Hospice had 22 riders take part this year, including a team from Express Solicitors. 

Tony Rubins, Co-Founder and Co-organiser of Tour de Manc, commented.

Tour de Manc has also just launched the 2026 event, which will take place on May 3rd.

You can sign up with Moya for a £5 discount off Tour de Manc prices here.

Capital Partnership Fundraiser for Moya Cole Hospice, Liz Greenwood also commented.

For more information on Tour de Manc 2026, click here.  

The festive season will be kicking off in style with an exclusive evening of fashion, fizz, and festive inspiration at John Lewis, Cheadle.   

 The department store will be hosting ‘A Very Stylish Christmas’ with funds in aid of Moya Cole Hospice.  

 Hosted by John Lewis Cheadle’s expert Personal Styling and Home Design teams, A Very Stylish Christmas will feature a fabulous fashion talk, a dazzling Christmas tree dressing demonstration, and the chance to win in our raffle — all in support of a great cause.  

 Tickets for the event, taking place on Thursday, November 6, are on sale now and can be purchased through the Moya Cole Hospice website.  

The evening schedule is as follows:  

 17:30 – 18:00 | Arrival & Welcome Fizz  

 Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz as you arrive and get into the festive spirit.  

 18:00 – 18:10 | Welcome Remarks  

 Hear from representatives from John Lewis and Moya Cole Hospice as we begin the evening.  

18:10 – 18:35 | Fashion Talk  

Our Personal Styling team will share their top tips for festive fashion and occasion wear must-haves.  

18:35 – 19:00 | Christmas Tree Dressing  

Be inspired by our Home Design experts as they reveal how to create a show-stopping Christmas tree and elevate your seasonal décor.  

19:00 – 19:10 | Raffle  

Don’t miss your chance to win a prize in our charity raffle before we wrap up the evening.  

19:10 – 20:00 | Late Night Shopping  

John Lewis will be open until 8pm for an opportunity Christmas shopping.

Community Fundraiser for Moya Cole Hospice, Julie Peters thanked John Lewis for organising the event.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP early. We can’t wait to welcome you to a truly stylish start to the season!  

The evening will be taking place in the Style Studio, John Lewis Cheadle, Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, SK8 3BZ. Finish approximately 7.10pm.  

If you have any questions, get in touch on supporter@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631. 

Moya Cole Hospice has launched its annual Light up a Life appeal, which remembers loved ones through six beautiful, in-person ceremonies. 

The appeal also raises much-needed funds for the hospice. The Light up a Life services will be held from the 7th to the 11th of December.  

There is also the opportunity to dedicate a light to someone in our online Winter Forest, while making an invaluable donation to Moya Cole Hospice, and have their name recorded in the 2025 Book of Honour.  

 By joining the appeal, you can make a difference and help Moya Cole Hospice to continue to provide free care and support to those with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.  

Dedications can be made online in the Winter Forest, by phoning the Fundraising Team on 0161 498 3631, or via the form in our Light up a Life leaflet, which is available from our hospice and shops.  

When you dedicate a light online, you will be able to choose which service you would like to attend and how many places you would like. This year’s services are an opportunity to come together in reflection and celebration of the lives of loved ones.   

Steph Derbyshire is remembering her son, Nicholas who died at the Little Hulton hospice in 2022. 

The services will include songs from the choir, words from those in the hospice community, carols, a poem and the lighting of the tree. There will also be a moment of reflection where you can place a decoration on the tree in memory of your loved one. 

To find out more or to leave a dedication, click here. 

Isabella and her brother Louis are running the Manchester Half Marathon in aid of Moya Cole Hospice. 

Isabella and Louis have so far raised over £2,400 for Moya Cole Hospice through their fundraising efforts. 

“I only got into running last year. I first did the AJ Bell 10k, so it went from there,” Isabella said. 

Louis and his dad, Justin (above).

“My brother’s just recently gotten into running as well so we thought it would be a good idea to do it together,” she added. 

Isabella said she has been a supporter of the hospice since her dad, Justin died in 2011. 

Isabella and her dad, Justin (above).

“Whenever I have done fundraisers in the past it has always been for the hospice,” she said. 

According to Isabella £2,000 of their fundraising income was on behalf of their mum’s place of work, DCB Legal, who also shared the fundraiser on their platforms. 

“They were a massive help and a massive sponsor for us,” she said. 

It has been a busy few weeks for Isabella as she recently got married in Las Vegas. She didn’t let the occasion get in the way of her training, however. 

Isabella and Louis will be running in the Manchester Half Marathon this Sunday, October 12, where the Moya Cole Hospice team will be out in force to cheer them and our other runners on! 

You can donate to Isabella and Louis’s cause by visiting their Just Giving page.

Core Prescribing Solutions have donated £1,000 to support the Moya Cole Hospice Christmas Tree collection, an initiative in partnership with Just Helping. 

Each year, with the help of Just Helping, we collect and recycle hundreds of Christmas trees across Greater Manchester, raising vital funds to support our hospice services.  

This donation from Core Prescribing Solutions will directly contribute to the success of this initiative, helping us continue to provide compassionate care to those who need it most. 

Co-Founder and CEO at Core Prescribing Solutions, Adeem Azhar commented.

The Christmas Tree collection is one of our largest fundraising events in the calendar year, bringing together volunteers, staff, and supporters to make a meaningful impact after the festive season. Every tree collected helps us raise money to care for patients and families across Greater Manchester. 

Corporate Fundraiser at Moya Cole Hospice, Liz Greenwood commented. 

Moya Cole Hospice relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to continue delivering high-quality, specialist care. Donations like this one from Core Prescribing Solutions make a real difference in helping us reach our fundraising goals and support our community. 

To learn more about the Christmas Tree collection or to get involved, visit www.moyacole.org.uk. 

Local author, Becky Fleetwood, ran a charity book signing event at the new Waterstones in John Lewis, Cheadle, on Saturday, October 4th, in support of Moya Cole Hospice.  

Becky donated £2 to the hospice for every copy sold of her new novel, Dancing Fools and All That Jazz. The 68-year-old Cheadle resident also had collection tins and online donation links for those just browsing. Over £60 was raised at the event. 

Becky has left a few signed copies in store if you missed the event. She has also donated a copy to the Moya Cole Hospice library.  

Becky has lived in the Cheadle area for over 40 years where she and her husband, Julian, raised their four children, and is now a granny to six girls. Becky has been a long-term volunteer most of her adult life. She used to run a cub pack and still runs a lively toddler group and a foodbank.  

Her upbeat commercial fiction was inspired by her own Cheadle dance troupe – an eclectic mix of mature ladies. The fictional group heads to Paris for the finals of an amateur dance competition but they are carrying more baggage than just their costumes. Described as “magically heartwarming”, “sharp and engaging with a wonderful balance of humour, wit, and emotional depth” and “pacy and upfliting”, St Ann’s – as it was then – gets a mention in the book which is set against the backdrop of Cheadle and Paris.  

When asked to sum up the novel, Becky says: “Think Calendar Girls meets Stepping Out – with Jazz Hands.” 

Becky is delighted to have supported Moya Cole Hospice, is currently writing the follow up book.