Businesses invited to join forces for children’s hospice in 2024

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is relaunching its Business Club and invites businesses from across the South West to join its regional business networking club; connecting with like minded business supporters who care about their community.

The charity, which runs three children’s hospices including Little Bridge House in Barnstaple, launched its Business Club initiative in 2021 as a way for companies to stay connected during the pandemic.

Since it started, more than 150 members have joined forces to share ideas and raise awareness of their business at special networking events, while their support has also helped CHSW to continue providing vital hospice care for hundreds of local children and their families.

Emma Perry, Head of Fundraising at Little Bridge House said the charity hoped to reach out to even more businesses – big and small – in 2024.

Emma said: “As a regional charity, we partner with businesses of all sizes, from family run firms to national brands. If you join our Business Club you will have the chance to network and share ideas with this inspiring community of like minded businesses. Members also benefit from coverage on CHSW’s social media channels and receive regular updates about how their support is making a difference.”

The charity is holding various Business Club member events throughout the year with its first one also open to non-members on 12 March at Little Bridge House from 8:00am – 10:00am. 

This event will provide the opportunity, alongside networking, to hear from CHSW about the care currently being provided to local families by Little Bridge House children’s hospice. 

Other events will be happening in Devon throughout the year on July 1, 2024 and October 16, 2024.

As a regional Business Club, regular events are also scheduled across Somerset and Cornwall throughout the year too if members wish to attend and make new connections.

Emma continued: “It costs just £300 to join for the year, less than £1 a day, and provides 12 months of opportunities, as well as the knowledge that your business is part of a family of supporters ensuring CHSW is there for local families now and in the future. We hope this year that our Business Club is going to be bigger and better than ever before and we can’t wait for you to join us.”

To find out more about CHSW’s Business Club and its upcoming events or to sign up, visit www.chsw.org.uk/businessclub