Friends of Holy Cross

The Friends of Holy Cross Hospital aim to raise money for important and much valued items, which help to support patients and enhance their quality of life.

How funds are raised

Subscription

Friends pay an annual subscription of £20 per year with many choosing to supplement the suggested amount.

As a Friend, you will receive a newsletter twice a year and will be invited to attend a number of fundraising events organised by the Friends’ Committee.

To become a Friend, please complete a membership form.

Support an event

Throughout the year the Friends organise a number of fundraising events and activities. These include musical evenings, golf days, sponsored walks, tennis tournaments, quiz nights and concerts. Here’s what’s coming up:

Tuesday 23 September
Golf Day at West Surrey Golf Club
Come as a team of four or as an individual. Email Phil Craig at [email protected] if you would like to take part or want more information.

Sunday 5 October
Sponsored walk
The route is to be confirmed but will be around 11 miles and include a pub lunch. Email Sue Mitchell at [email protected] if you would like to join in.

Saturday 22 November
Quiz
Save the date for this popular event with quizmaster Richard Royds. More details to follow.

How funds are used

The Friends have raised thousands of pounds, which has enabled the:

Purchase of bistro tables and chairs for use on the treehouse. The donation was made in memory of John Wharton.
Purchase of new equipment for inpatient physiotherapy.
Upgrade of the bathrooms at the holiday cottage in Selsey.
Donation of money towards the treehouse.
Regular replacement of the Hospital’s two ambulances. The ambulances are used to take patients on excursions.
Donation of money towards the installation of Wi-Fi in all areas of the Hospital.
Creation of a sensory room and the purchase of specialist technology such as a ‘Magic Mirror’ which has enabled some of the most disabled patients to communicate and interact.
Construction of a senses garden to help patients to connect with their surroundings and other people.
Building of a wheelchair-friendly woodland trail.
Purchase of equipment such as a special treatment couch, standing hoist, a blood gas analyser and a mobile arm support.
The installation of piped oxygen and suction to all patient rooms.

The Friends donate several thousand pounds a year towards an amenity fund which is used to finance the running costs of the minibuses, provide music and art materials for the patients and tools and equipment for the patients’ gardening club.

The role of the Friends is to: