The Hospice of St Francis

The Hospice of St Francis We help 2,000 local people and their families to live their precious lives well.

You’re welcome to join us at our next Bereavement Café on Friday 12th June from 10.30am – 12pm in the Hospice’s Spring C...
31/05/2026

You’re welcome to join us at our next Bereavement Café on Friday 12th June from 10.30am – 12pm in the Hospice’s Spring Centre.

This special coffee morning offers a chance to talk – or not talk, whatever feels right for you.

The Bereavement Café is designed to feel gentle, welcoming and safe — a space where people who have experienced loss can come together without pressure or expectations.

You may leave feeling lighter, understood, or simply reassured that others are walking a similar path. No need to book a place, just come along.

📅Second Friday of every month
⏰10.30am – 12pm
📍HP4 3GW

We’re looking for an experienced and organised Clinical Team Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis. If you...
30/05/2026

We’re looking for an experienced and organised Clinical Team Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis. If you’re confident with IT systems, enjoy helping others and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 https://lnkd.in/eRYw8tuQ

Helen, our Clinical Business Manager, who leads the wonderful Clinical Administration Team says, “We play a vital role in keeping clinical services running smoothly every day, providing friendly, reliable administration and coordination support that helps colleagues deliver the best possible care.”

From keeping information accurate and up to date, to communicating with patients, families, healthcare professionals and colleagues, the team is at the heart of our day-to-day services.

They also manage supplies and electronic patient records, making sure everything is in place behind the scenes. It is a varied and fast-paced role where strong organisation, clear communication and a compassionate approach really matter. What makes this team special is its supportive culture. As Helen says, “It’s a very friendly and supportive team and no two days are ever the same. Everyone has their own responsibilities, but we work closely together, support one another and provide cover when needed.”

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a positive, supportive environment where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Make a move that's

Are you ready for an adventure in Berkhamsted?  🔎🌳Get your team out of the office and into the heart of Berkhamsted for ...
28/05/2026

Are you ready for an adventure in Berkhamsted? 🔎

🌳Get your team out of the office and into the heart of Berkhamsted for an unforgettable corporate GPS treasure hunt!

🧭Navigate through picturesque streets and scenic spots, deciphering clues and completing challenges along the way.

This is your chance to boost team morale, foster collaboration, and experience Berkhamsted like never before.

Tony from British Gas took part last year and said, “We had an amazing time – the team loved it and it was great to support such a fantastic cause. Delighted to be coming back this year and even prouder to be supporting as headline sponsor.”

Register for The Berkhamsted Quest today 👉stfrancis.org.uk/quest

📅Friday 12th June 2026
⏰2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
📍Berkhamsted Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club

Meet Nicky, the Manager of our Bovingdon Owned shop, which recently celebrated its first anniversary. Drawing on an exte...
27/05/2026

Meet Nicky, the Manager of our Bovingdon Owned shop, which recently celebrated its first anniversary. Drawing on an extensive retail career mostly spent with John Lewis in London, she has transformed this vibrant space into a true hub at the heart of the local community.

“Bovingdon has really embraced us, and they've begun to understand that the free care the Hospice offers depends on us supporting each other,” said Nicky. Presentation plays a big part in the shop’s success, with professional stylist, Jan, helping to organise high-quality fashion displays by colour each week while the shop sells and gift-wraps products from number twenty. Never knowing what treasures might be unearthed when sorting donations, “keeps the role fun and fresh” according to Nicky. Her dedicated team of staff and volunteers bring their unique time, talents and enthusiasm to the floor while she focuses on unlocking their existing skills and discovering new ones.

The shop actively connects with the next generation to think about sustainability and community which aligns with the Hospice’s values. Appearing at primary school assemblies, Nicky helps local children understand both environmental responsibility and the vital role of the Hospice. As she says, "You're being sustainable and you're helping the Hospice – there’s no reason not to want to come and shop here." This was proved by the hugely successful ‘Off to Uni’ display selling essential items to students departing for halls last September (scheduled again for this year!).

With a blend of retail expertise and community spirit, Nicky and her team have turned the Bovingdon shop into a shining example of how sustainable shopping can provide a lifeline for local hospice care.

24/05/2026

Get 20% off adult & child Bubble Rush tickets this half-term with code BUBBLE20

👉Stfrancis.org.uk/bubblerush
📆Sunday 14th June
📍Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead

It’s time to celebrate all the wonderful people who took part in challenge events for us last weekend!💪🙌It was such a pl...
23/05/2026

It’s time to celebrate all the wonderful people who took part in challenge events for us last weekend!💪🙌

It was such a pleasure to cheer from the sidelines for the thirteen Hospice supporters running in the Hemel Hempstead 10k! Meanwhile, two fantastic runners completed the Hackney Half Marathon for us on the streets of London.

The challenges didn't stop there though! Grand Union CrossFit saw their members tackle 4.25 miles of running every hour for 12 hours, with four people reaching the distance of a marathon - absolutely incredible!

Please join us in congratulating these inspiring individuals who collectively raised a fabulous £13,000 for our Hospice care.👏

If you're thinking of taking part in a challenge, why not join our biggest ever Royal Parks Half Marathon team? Be quick as we only have a few places left! 👉stfrancis.org.uk/royalparks

A huge thank you to everyone who hosted a coffee morning for us in April.😊From local churches and WI groups to schools, ...
21/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who hosted a coffee morning for us in April.😊

From local churches and WI groups to schools, businesses and individuals, the community truly came together to support the Hospice and make our first Coffee for Care a huge success.

We are thrilled to announce that together you raised over £12,000 to fund our free care, which is incredible. Thank you for being part of something really special and for showing the amazing spirit of our local community.

We can’t wait to bring Coffee for Care back again next April!

And the award goes to... Our Marshalswick Owned shop!Huge congratulations to the team, winning at The St Albans Retailer...
20/05/2026

And the award goes to... Our Marshalswick Owned shop!

Huge congratulations to the team, winning at The St Albans Retailer of The Year awards in the Fashion & Accessories category - so well deserved 🤩

Shop Manager Michelle, shares, "Thank you so much to all our customers who support us week in, week out. It is the power of our community that makes our shop such a special place. If you're looking for the best fashion buys, pop in and see us!

"We’re so proud to be recognised, not just as a shop, but as part of the local community. The support we’ve received over the last few weeks has been overwhelming, and hearing customers share why they love shopping with us has been genuinely heartwarming. This award reflects the generosity of our customers and volunteers who continue to champion sustainable shopping while helping us support the Hospice."

Last year, our Marshalswick shop welcomed 47,216 customers and sorted 38,410 bags of donations!

Marshalswick HospiceShop

WOW! What a day 🤩We were delighted to see so many supporters buying plants while enjoying tunes from the Jolly Jazzers a...
19/05/2026

WOW! What a day 🤩

We were delighted to see so many supporters buying plants while enjoying tunes from the Jolly Jazzers at our plant sale on Saturday.

We’re thrilled to share that you helped raise an amazing amount at this event – over £16,500! That could cover around four months of heating and electricity bills at the Hospice – powering medical equipment and maintaining a comfortable environment for patients receiving our care💜

Massive thanks to the Markyate Plant Sale Committee, Smiths Coffee Company Est 1936 for providing hot refreshments, our Hospice catering team, those who donated cakes, local nurseries and supermarkets who donated plants and the amazing volunteers who made the day happen.

The next community fundraising event for the Hospice is the Choir on the Green Concert this Thursday at St Peter’s Church in Berkhamsted. We hope to see you there👉https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/events/fundraising/choir-on-the-green-concert

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Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
HP43GW

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