The Tools of Our Trade
Everyone in the trade knows you need the right tools for the job.
It’s the same when caring for very unwell children, it’s just our ‘tools’ look a little different.
Partner with us to help give families the care and support they need, at the time they need it most.
When caring for very unwell children there often isn’t time to waste. By supporting Helen & Douglas House, you can help get the right tools, to the right people, at the right time to deliver the essential care local families need.
Our Toolbox
Could your business or workplace partner with us to help us fund the ‘tools’ we need to care for very unwell children?
Your support can help local families get the care they need, at the right time and in the right place for them.
£5,600
could fund eight weeks of essential medical supplies for the hospice
£9,361
could cover the cost of food for a quarter of the year
£14,971
could provide the hospice with Oxygen supply and delivery for a whole year
Why your business should support the Tools of Our Trade
- Because you are committed to supporting and giving back to your local community. Demonstrate this commitment to your customers and clients and achieve your CSR and ESG goals.
- Because you want to build your brand’s purpose. Your partnership with Helen & Douglas House will provide opportunities for you to showcase the impact your business is having on local families in need of care and support from their local children’s hospice.
- Because you care about inspiring and uniting employees, increasing employee engagement, retention, and morale. Research shows that employees of companies with charity initiatives had a significantly higher engagement and loyalty to their company.
Your support will help us be there for families like Nathan’s
Nathan has a life-limiting genetic condition that requires 24-hour care and has been supported by Helen & Douglas House since he was a baby. When he was rushed to hospital with a life-threatening illness in 2023, our Care Team were there for him and his family, ensuring they got the support they needed.
Jenny, Nathan’s mum, tells his story.
Here’s how you can get involved:
1. Choose your target
Take inspiration from our toolbox above for the impact you would like to have and choose an amount that works for your business. All the costs are based on real examples, but your donation will go wherever the need is greatest.
2. Donate or fundraise
You can give directly or make a pledge to fundraise as a company. We have more inspiration for easy fundraising ideas below or chat to us for advice on what could work for your business.
3. See the impact
Your business will make a real difference to the lives of local children with life-limiting conditions and their families in Oxfordshire.
To celebrate the impact of your partnership, you’ll be invited on a tour of our hospice to see first-hand how your support is helping families when they need it most. You’ll also receive a personalised partnership impact report, along with a thank you certificate or letter to share with your colleagues and customers.
Hear from our partners: Redrow South Midlands
“We have enjoyed supporting Helen & Douglas House, knowing that every effort helps provide care, comfort, and compassion to children and families who need it most. Our team have benefitted from understanding the wonderful work Helen and Douglas do and really enjoyed raising funds at our events. The support from the team has been exceptional; they have guided us through every stage and consistently attended events to assist us.”
– Mandy Howie
Boost your impact with these easy fundraising ideas:
Cause Related Marketing
Boost brand visibility and sales by donating a percentage of your profits from a product or service.
Employee Fundraising
Share our fundraising guide with your staff for inspiration. Take on workplace fundraising or get involved with initiatives like our ‘Last hour of pay’ Christmas fundraiser.
Pledge Match-funding
Support your employee or customer fundraising up to a total of your choice. Or, speak to the team about opportunities to match-fund one of our donation campaigns or events.
Challenge Events
Sign up to one of our events or take on your own as a team or individual.
Host an Event
From quiz nights to golf days to charity balls.
Customers Fundraising
Offer donation options like round-up giving, or, where relevant to your business, start till-point collections or the option to donate at your online checkout.
Get in touch
Not found the right approach for your business? Have a chat with a member of our team about co-creating a bespoke plan to get involved.
Want to find out more? Email our team on [email protected] to request more information or to book time for a discovery call about how your business or workplace can support.
