Community Fundraising

Meet Lisa: The Heart of ellenor’s Fundraising Magic!

Community fundraiser, like our fantastic Lisa here at ellenor, is the driving force behind bringing people together for a great cause.

She rally local supporters, organise exciting events, and turn everyday moments into incredible fundraising opportunities. Whether it’s hosting bake sales, fun runs, or quirky themed events, she makes giving back feel effortless and fun.

With boundless energy and a knack for inspiring generosity, Lisa helps ensure vital support reaches those who need it most- one fundraiser at a time!

Want to fundraise? Get in touch with us on fundraising@ellenor.org or alternatively by calling 01474 320007

Spring into Action

Spring into Action and fundraise your way this season! Whether it's a bake sale, garden party, sponsored walk, or dress-down day, every fundraiser is vital to raise funds in aid of ellenor. Do your own thing and help support ellenor- click below to find out more.

SPRING IN TO ACTION

Download Your Fundraising Pack

Holding your own event? Keep your eyes peeled for our brand new Community Fundraising Pack coming soon.

Schools

Click below to find out more about how your school could get involved

SCHOOLS

Glorious Gardens

Each year, we celebrate our Glorious Gardens Campaign, where supporters open their beautiful gardens to raise vital funds for ellenor. Whether you have a cosy courtyard or a grand landscape, your garden can make a difference. Click below to find out more and get involved!

GLORIOUS GARDENS 2025

Challenges And Events

Click below to explore our exciting challenges and events! From regular quiz nights to one-off challenges like our Annual Twilight Walk, there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome you to fundraise in aid of ellenor!

EVENTS HERE

Request a Talk

If you’d like to request a talk from George or Tina, please fill out the form below. We have delivered engaging talks to schools, WI groups, Freemasonry Lodges, Rotary clubs, and Probus clubs. We’re excited to share more about ellenor, our new Wellbeing Centre, and the inspiring stories of the patients and families we support.

REQUEST A TALK HERE

Our Supporters!

Steve Franklin, author of The Golden Snail

Steve began work: starting with an A4 sheet of paper, a few early pencil sketches of the characters, and the beginnings of a basic story. At first, it was only intended for his grandchildren (who are also the story’s main characters). But, after it was read out in Billie’s school – to the joy of the class – Steve’s son convinced him the tale deserved a wider audience.

Now, The Golden Snail – written, illustrated, and published by Steve Franklin – is available to buy for just £3.50, with £1 of that going to ellenor. (The rest funds further rounds of published copies.)

READ MORE HERE

🔦Supporter Spotlight 🔦

Meet Amol, running the length of England in 2025.

Amol was just 10 when he lost his mother to cancer. She passed away at ellenor hospice 20 years ago this July, and this summer Amol will be honouring her memory by running the length of England, over 13 days, to raise money for the charity which remains important to him and his family today.

Read Amol's Story Here...

Fundraising and Supporter Stories

>Our incredible supporters are at the heart of everything we do. From sponsored runs to bake sales, every effort makes a huge difference. Fundraising is not just about raising money- it’s about bringing people together, sharing stories, and showing that we’re stronger as a community. Every pound raised helps us continue our work and support those who need it most.

Here are just a few examples of the amazing things our supporters are doing to make a real impact.

Jane's Story

"My sister was cared for by the hospice... the care at ellenor was exemplary, and the staff were all very caring. Whilst visiting on one occasion, I chatted to Fundraising Officer Leah Poppy, and mentioned that I was a member of The Marlowe Singers. I asked if ellenor would like us to sing at any of their events, which we did on three occasions.

As the result of a call-out from the fundraising team, I also volunteered. [Since then] I have helped out at the Walkathon and Twilight Walk, and hosted a Tea for ellenor party to raise funds for the hospice in August. I look forward to helping with ellenor's fundraising activities in the future."

Continue reading Jane's story...

Gravesend Rugby Club and ellenor

ellenor and Gravesend Rugby Football Club share similar goals, in as much as they serve and support the diverse Gravesend community, so much so that they have decided to hold their own high-profile “Friendly” in the form of a three-year partnership.

Club Chairman Mark Bruce said: “Some of our members have benefitted from the compassionate care ellenor provides to local patients and their families. We are proud to be working with them over the next 3 years, to spread the word about the work they do and to raise funds for a vital and very worthy local charity."

Continue reading about the partnership between Gravesend Rugby Club and ellenor...

Meet the dream team!

Lisa Crossland- Senior Community Fundraising Officer

Tina Dyson is a passionate Senior Community Fundraiser at ellenor. Having started her journey over 12 years ago as an events volunteer, she is proud to say fundraising for ellenor is now her full time Job since 2024
With a background in catering and hospitality, including 5 years as a private chef for the Queen Mother, which saw her travelling the UK to places such as Balmoral Castle, Sandringham and Windsor. Tina eventually settled in Dartford and spent a season as the Commercial Manager for Dartford Football Club whilst bringing up her two children.
Tina’s career has been as diverse as it is dynamic. Now, she channels her skills into rallying community support for ellenor, fostering local connections, and raising vital funds. For Tina, the role is more than a job- it’s a purpose, helping to spread awareness and ensure ellenor’s compassionate care reaches those in need.