Every pound becomes two in Keech Hospice’s "magic" Christmas challenge

Published on 18th November 2025
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This Christmas, Keech Hospice is inviting supporters to make twice the impact through its Big Give Christmas Appeal—where every donation is doubled.

From 2–9 December 2025, every pound donated will be matched, meaning your generosity goes twice as far to help local families living with life-limiting conditions in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes.

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Big Give 2025 Christmas Challenge

What is The Big Give?

The Big Give is a national match-funding initiative founded by James Reed, Chairman of REED, designed to help UK charities raise more and make every donation count.

This year, Keech Hospice aims to raise £42,000 through this campaign—a vital boost to fund our specialist care and support.

Why your support matters

It costs £26,000 every day to provide our care,” explains Nikki Samsa, Associate Director – Supporter Engagement. “Many people think hospices are fully government funded, but only about a third of our income comes from that. The rest we must raise ourselves. The Big Give is a powerful way for supporters to double their impact.”

How you can get involved

To make your donation count twice, visit our Big Give campaign page here between noon on 2 December and noon on 9 December.

Every gift makes a difference:

  • £28 gives a child with a life-limiting condition the chance to play in a safe, caring space.
  • £55 funds an hour of specialist nursing care for someone in our in-patient unit.

 

Mark Pedder Keech Hospice Nurse with Patient Joyce

Stuart’s Story Why it matters

“My mum Joyce spent her life helping others as a nurse. Keech helped her live well right to the end. When her final moments came, she died with dignity, surrounded by love. Keech made the hardest days bearable and even after Mum died, they stayed with us, helping us through our grief. If Mum were here, she’d say the care was second to none—and she’d be right.”