Rowcroft Hospice

24/01/2026

On International Day of Education, we’re sharing how learning empowers us to make informed choices — especially about our future.

In our latest blog, Catherine Hughes, Education Facilitator at Rowcroft, explains why making a Lasting Power of Attorney matters more than you might think — and the real impact it can have when it isn’t in place.

Catherine says: “Putting an LPA in place isn’t about giving up control. It’s about keeping it.”

Read more on our website: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/blog/why-making-a-lasting-power-of-attorney-matters/

23/01/2026

Huge thanks to the Brixham community for an incredible £4,000 raised through the Brixham Santa Run ❤️

What started as a festive fun run turned into something really special for Rowcroft Hospice, helping to support patients and families across South Devon when they need us most.

A big thank you to the brilliant organisations and people who made it happen...

Soroptimists Brixham
Brixham Harriers Running Club
Market House Brixham
Brixham Yacht Club
The Bay Coffee Company
Brixham Trawlers Agents

And to everyone who ran, donated, volunteered and cheered from the sidelines. You truly made this a day to remember 🎅

23/01/2026

Make a difference to the lives of local patients and families by joining our welcoming and supportive team of professionals at Rowcroft Hospice 💜

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

+ Registered Nurse – Hospice at Home
+ Senior Healthcare Assistant – Hospice at Home
+ Ella’s Catering Assistant/Cook – Permanent and Bank
+ Pharmacist

Google 'Rowcroft Hospice Jobs' or visit to learn more 👉 https://rowcroftcareers.tribepad-gro.com/v2/job/search/

22/01/2026

Bagged a bargain in the January sales? Let your old furniture do some good. 🛋️
We offer a FREE Rowcroft furniture collection service that turns your unwanted items into vital end-of-life care for local families 💜
Call 01803 210832, 01803 416334 or 01803 557507 to book.

22/01/2026

Thank you so much to everyone at Jack’s Patch and to all of your incredibly generous customers. Raising an amazing £4,474 is such a fantastic achievement and will make a real difference to patients and families across our community.

We’re so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us be there when it matters most 💜

Jack's Patch have managed to raise an incredible £4,474 for Rowcroft Hospice 📢🥳

We would like to give a huge thank you to our extremely generous customers that helped in raising this sum — we couldn't have done this without your support!

21/01/2026

Were you one of the lucky runners who secured a ballot place for the London Marathon 2026? 🏃‍♂️🏅 If so - huge congratulations!

By setting up a JustGiving page in support of Rowcroft Hospice, you could raise an average of £300 simply by sharing your page on social media and WhatsApp.

That £300 could fund 12 hours of end-of-life care for a patient and their family in our inpatient ward 💜

Run with purpose. Run for Rowcroft!

Email Molly.Billingsley@rowcrofthospice.org.uk & we will help you set up your fundraising page and send you a t-shirt!

TCS London Marathon

20/01/2026

Last year’s Big Tackle looked like this. Now it is back on Saturday 7 March 2026 and you can be part of it! 🍻

Sign up before 26 January to get early bird prices and a free Big Tackle T shirt!

Tickets
£20 adults
£12 children (8+)

Your place includes
🥾 An eight mile walk around Torquay
🍺 A pint and a pasty at the finish
👕 A free t-shirt
🏉 Live screening of England v Italy in the Six Nations

Watch the highlights, then be part of it this year 👇
👉 rowcrofthospice.org.uk/bt26

19/01/2026

A huge thank you to Torquay United for proudly supporting Rowcroft by wearing our sponsored charity shirt, and for continuing to champion hospice care in our community.

Thank you to VX3 for creating such a brilliant shirt, and to Greenlight Mortgages for sponsoring it and helping make this partnership possible.

It was lovely to see our Corporate Fundraiser Lisa alongside Mark Bowes-Cavanagh and TUFC captain Sam Dyer as we celebrated the incredible support behind our charity shirt.

We are also incredibly grateful to our amazing bucket collectors, who are there every home match collecting vital donations for Rowcroft.

Every show of support helps us be there for patients and families when it matters most 💙

If you would like to show your support, you can still purchase our sponsored shirts here: https://shop.torquayunited.com/collections/torquay-united-rowcroft-charity-shirt

18/01/2026

Something BIG is coming to South Devon soon! ⏲️ 🎉

Rowcroft’s teams are committed to giving the very best care at the end of life. But the increased financial pressures facing us as a charity mean that we can’t always be there 💜

On 22 February, we’re launching an ambitious fundraising appeal - Every Moment Matters – to raise £200k in just 36 hours to help us continue caring for patients and families across South Devon.

Throughout the appeal, our big-hearted Champions will be reaching out to their friends, family, colleagues and clubs through phone, text, social media and email – to share the appeal and ask for donations, to help ensure that people in our community get the care they deserve.

Champions will be given their own unique fundraising page to share with everyone they know, and they’ll be supported every step of the way with readymade posts and inspiring stories 👏 💪 🥇

The best part? Thanks to our amazing match funders, donations received during the 36 hours will be DOUBLED 🎉

Fancy getting involved? If you’d like to do something amazing in 2026 – something that will make a profound difference - please register your interest to be a Champion here: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/sign-up-to-be-a-charity-champion-for-rowcroft/

17/01/2026

Torquay United take on Maidstone United at 3pm today, and they will be stepping out in their Rowcroft Hospice charity shirt designed by VX3

If you are heading to Plainmoor, pop into the club shop before kick off to grab yours.

Not there in person? You can still order online and support local hospice care from wherever you are.

https://shop.torquayunited.com/collections/torquay-united-rowcroft-charity-shirt

16/01/2026

Make a difference to the lives of local patients and families by joining our welcoming and supportive team of professionals at Rowcroft Hospice 💜

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

+ Complementary Therapist
+ Registered Nurse – Hospice at Home

Google 'Rowcroft Hospice Jobs' to visit our website and learn more. To find out more or to apply, please visit 👉 https://rowcroftcareers.tribepad-gro.com/v2/job/search/

15/01/2026

Meet Carlie Karakusevic, one of Rowcroft’s amazing trustees!💜

After 29 years as a GP in Teignmouth, Carlie joined Rowcroft Hospice in 2022 as one of our incredible volunteer trustees, bringing her expertise to support the hospice, and to strengthen the care we provide.

“It is not possible to underestimate the benefit of supporting someone near the end of their life, for them and their family,” says Carlie. “The Rowcroft aim to ‘make every day the best it can be’ is an approach I thoroughly commend, and I am honoured to play a small part.”

Shortly after becoming a trustee, Carlie also became the chair of Rowcroft’s Clinical Committee. This committee ensures that Rowcroft’s services are of the highest standard, comply with regulations and achieve best practice.

Discover more about Carlie’s journey and her dedication to end-of-life care in our latest blog: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/blog/meet-rowcrofts-trustee-carlie-karakusevic/