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Moya Cole Hospice will collect your unwanted furniture for free!

January 28, 2026 | 9:20am

Are you planning a spring clean? Or simply looking to update your furniture and are unsure about what to do with the old? 

Have no fear, as Moya Cole Hospice will take your unwanted furniture off your hands for free. 

Our collection service is available Monday to Thursday and you can book by completing the form on our website, located here. 

Once that is done, a member of our trading team will be in touch to arrange the details of your collection. 

You can call also arrange a collection by calling our Ardwick shop. Please call the shop on 0161 272 6299 Monday to Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm. 

Alternatively, you can message the team on WhatsApp to arrange a collection on 0161 272 6299. It is requested that you send a picture of the furniture you wish to be collected, along with your postcode. 

Please note that our team will ask a number of questions before accepting a booking. For more information, please email ardwick@sah.org.uk. 

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy. 

Before organising your collection, please check that all furniture items are in good condition, clean, and complete, and (where appropriate) that they work correctly. 

Please also ensure that all upholstered furniture has a fire label attached. For sets, i.e. a three-piece suite, dining chairs, etc., each individual item must have its own fire label. 

White goods are more than welcome as long as they’re in good condition. 

 


Our furniture store in Ardwick completely relies on the generosity of the public. Every piece of furniture we receive contributes to helping us raise vital income towards ongoing care at Moya Cole Hospice. That is why we offer this free service to collect unused or unwanted furniture from the public, and we cannot thank those who donate enough


Lisa Berry, Area Manager, Moya Cole Hospice Trading Team

Find out more about what items we can and can’t accept by going to our Donating Goods page. 

Jennie, Moya Cole’s great-niece to run 100 mile Ultramarathon for hospice

January 27, 2026 | 12:14pm

Jennie Waters will be running a mammoth 100 miles in aid of Moya Cole Hospice and Macmillan. 

She hopes to complete the 100 miles in under 30 hours in what will be her first 100 ultramarathon. 

Jennie is a great-niece of Moya Cole, who the hospice was co-founded by and is named after. 

Jennie added the hospice to her chosen charity list for the ultramarathon after her family found out about the rebrand of St Ann’s Hospice to Moya Cole Hospice back in October. 

“It’s really good to challenge yourself,” Jennie said. “My husband has done a couple of 100 ultramarathons. It’s not something that’s ever really appealed to me, but it’s good to do something that scares you because you don’t really know what you’re capable of until you try something. 

“I’ve done a couple of 50 miles runs but nothing like this before. There is a lot of elevation in this 100-mile route so it will add even more of a challenge,” she added. 

Jennie will be taking on a route in Shropshire that has over 17,000 ft of elevation (similar to climbing 2/3rds of the way up Mt Everest. 

In preparation for the run, Jennie is working on strength and conditioning. 


Once your strength is built up you can start to focis on building up your miles. It’ll probably take me six months to build up my mileage slowly. It takes a long time to recover from long runs so I’ll be supplementing some miles with biking because its low impact and helps with strength and conditioning


Jennie Waters, Great-Niece of Moya Cole

Jennie will be taking on her 100-mile ultramarathon in Shropshire on July 25, 2026. 

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 

For more information or to sign up, click here. 

 

Great Manchester Run 2026 (10km and Half Marathon) – May 

Join our team in the 23rd year of the iconic Great Manchester Run on Sunday 31st May 2026! 

The epic 10km or half marathon challenge is a highlight of our events calendar each year and an amazing way to support Moya Cole Hospice. 

Anyone is welcome to come and join our team and take on the 10km or half marathon. 

For more information or to sign up, click here. 

 

National Three Peaks – June 

Last year, Moya Cole Hospice tackled the Yorkshire Three Peaks in what was a challenging but enjoyable day out for all. 

This year the hospice is taking on a similar challenge, but this time we are taking on the highest peaks in the UK, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon! 

For more information or to sign up, click here.  

 

Overseas Treks – September to November 

We have two phenomenal Overseas Treks on offer for 2026. Take on either the Spanish Three Peaks or the iconic Inca Trail in aid of the hospice. 

In Spain you will conquer three of Spain’s highest peaks, including Mulhacén – the highest peak in mainland Spain! 

Whereas on the Inca Trail you will discover the lost city of Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate. 

For more information or to sign up, click here. 

 

Manchester Half Marathon – October 

Join our team for the Manchester Half Marathon, the largest half marathon in the North West on Sunday 4th October 2025. 

Whether you’re an experienced half-marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference. 

For more information or to sign up, click here. 

 

If none of these take your fancy/you’d rather do something in your own time and at your own pace then why not take on our 100km in February challenge? 

This challenge is all about doing 100km your way by either walking, running, swimming or cycling or you can mix things up and combine activities. 

This challenge invites you to join our dedicated Facebook Group where you can keep up to date with your fellow participants. 

There is no registration fee, and every penny you raise will make a real difference to our patients and their loved ones.   

For more information or to sign up, click here. 

 

Manchester and London Marathons

Our places for both the Manchester and London marathons taking place in April are now sold out but we are still on the look out for own placed runners to raise funds for the hospice.

 

 

 

 

Christmas tree collection final reminder!

December 29, 2025 | 9:00am

As the festive season winds down, and the last of the turkey sandwiches are made, people across the country are starting to bemoan the task of disposing of their real Christmas trees.  

Fear not, as 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!  

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. 

Registrations close at 11.59pm on Monday, January 5, 2026. 

Bride purchases wedding dress through Moya Cole Hospice eBay

December 24, 2025 | 5:00pm

Naomi Ruth-Green described finding her dream wedding dress through Moya Cole Hospice as “such serendipity”.  

Naomi, who’s based in Woking, Surrey, was due to get married next year when her late father’s best friend, who she describes as an uncle, fell ill. Naomi’s dad died 13 years ago.  

“He started feeling ill out of the blue. He lost a lot of weight and wasn’t eating well,” Naomi said.  

“He went to the hospital for some checks, and they told him he was too weak for any sort of surgery. They couldn’t confirm what it was but felt it was cancer.  

“Mike and I were already engaged and planning our wedding for next year, which is still going to go ahead. We had always wanted to do the legal ceremony separately, but we were going to do it next year, just before the wedding,” she added.  


I didn’t like the thought of my dad not being there, and my dad’s best friend not being there. It seemed too sad. We were going to do the legal ceremony anyway at some point so why not do it quickly so he could be there with us.


Naomi Ruth-Green, Moya Cole Hospice Supporter

Naomi didn’t have a massive budget for the dress for the legal ceremony, as she felt it was another dress that she didn’t need to buy. She found the dress she wanted in John Lewis, but unfortunately, they didn’t have it in her size.  

“I text my maid of honour, who is my best friend, that I loved this dress so much but I couldn’t find it in my size. Ten minutes later, she found it on eBay, so I bought it,” Naomi said.  

“It was only after that I realised that it was the hospice that was selling it. It just seemed like such serendipity. We were doing this wedding out of urgency because of my uncle’s end of life, and I was able to buy this dress and help with fundraising for a place that helps people at the end of life.”  

The wedding day itself was “really lovely” according to Naomi.   

“It was so special having the four people that mean so much to us there and to feel lovely in the dress, despite it not being a wedding dress, it was perfect for the occasion,” she said. 

Sunshine Steel band busk for Moya Cole Hospice

December 21, 2025 | 9:00am

Local band Sunshine Steel has been holding several collections for Moya Cole Hospice involving playing festive songs on steel drums. 

The band has been together for a long time and according to member and retired teacher, Vivien McDougall, and the group like to do a busk at Christmas for charity. 

The first collection took place at John Lewis in Cheadle. 

The band has performed at weddings, parties and continues to play at garden parties and other occasions throughout the year. 

“Moya Cole Hospice seemed like a place very close to the hearts of a lot of people,” Vivien said. 


It seemed that everyone who passed us by at the collections knew somebody who had been helped at the hospice. It seemed like a nice thing to do


Vivien McDougall, Band Member

Community Fundraiser for Moya Cole Hospice, George Bartram commented. 

“We are so grateful to Sunshine Steel for busking and raising funds for Moya Cole Hospice while spreading some festive cheer to all those out doing their Christmas shopping. We thank them for their effort and I’m sure their collection on Saturday will be phenomenal,” he said.