Our Compassionate Companies Network
What is a Compassionate Company?
Since 2024, our Compassionate Company Network has been bringing local businesses and hospice care together to make a real difference in our community.
With the help of these supporters, St Mary’s Hospice can continue to provide free end-of-life care, comfort and emotional support to people living with life-shortening illnesses, and those closest to them, across Furness and South Lakes.
Originally launched to celebrate our 35th anniversary, the scheme has brought together a growing network of businesses that are passionate about supporting their local hospice while building valuable connections with other organisations. Due to its success, we continue to welcome new members who want to make a difference in their community.
Becoming a Compassionate Company
By joining St Mary’s Hospice as a Compassionate Company, you’ll pledge to donate £35 a month for 35 months, helping us continue to provide vital care and support to local people and their families.
As a thank you for your support, you’ll also enjoy some great benefits:
Raise your profile. We’ll help spread the word about your support through social media and press coverage throughout your 35-month commitment. Our Facebook community has over 10,000 followers, and we regularly receive coverage in The Mail and The Westmorland Gazette.
Connect with other local businesses. You’ll be invited to our quarterly networking meetings, usually held in the morning at one of our Compassionate Companies’ venues. You’ll also have the opportunity to host a session yourself if you’d like to welcome fellow businesses to your workplace.
Show your support with pride. Receive your own unique, dated Compassionate Company logo to display on your website, social media and marketing materials.
Get recognised on our website. Your company’s logo will feature on the St Mary’s Hospice website, celebrating your commitment to local hospice care.
Celebrate your commitment. Receive an official Compassionate Company certificate to display at your workplace.
Opportunities to get involved. From volunteering and fundraising to taking on challenges, there are plenty of ways to get involved, have fun and make a difference as part of the St Mary’s Hospice community.
Join The Network
We ask our Compassionate Companies to commit to donating £35 a month for 35 months. Why? Because while our care is free to those who need it, it’s not free to provide.
We receive only around one-fifth of our funding from the NHS, which means donations from individuals and businesses like yours play a vital role in helping us care for local people and their loved ones when they need us most.
Interested in joining us? Simply complete the form below and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
You can also directly email our Corporate Partnerships Manager, Esmie Pllana, at esmie.pllana@stmaryshospice.org.uk or call 01229 580305.
Thank you for considering becoming part of our Compassionate Company Network. Your support can make a real difference to local people and families.
