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A Scarborough café has been decorated for Christmas in spectacular style to raise money for Saint Catherine’s. Oliver’s on the Mount has been transformed into a winter wonderland in a bid to raise money for patient care at the hospice. Even though the café has had to close during lockdown, business owner Tamra Marshall was […]

A former Scarborough footballer will be running his own Santa Dash this December in aid of Saint Catherine’s. Sandy Glossop, 73, played for the old Scarborough FC over 50 years ago – from 1967 to 1968 – and still has strong connections to Scarborough Athletic today as a trust member and season ticket holder. Sandy […]

Saint Catherine’s has launched its ‘Light up a Life’ appeal to help support patient care throughout the Christmas period and beyond. The appeal aims to raise much-needed funds to ensure that no family is left without support at the time when they need it the most. Due to ongoing COVID guidelines, Saint Catherine’s is unable […]

A kind-hearted supporter of Saint Catherine’s is taking on sober November to raise funds in memory of her beloved husband. Audrey Dent, 64, of Aislaby, near Whitby, lost her husband John in December last year and has praised the care he received from Saint Catherine’s. She said: “I can’t put it into words, but they […]

Saint Catherine’s has launched a special version of its much-loved Santa Dash for 2020. In previous years, hundreds of supporters have gathered in December to take part in a 5K or 10K run in aid of patient care. However, with safety in mind and in accordance with COVID guidelines, it will not be possible to […]

This week (November 2-8) is Occupational Therapy Week, which this year is aimed at inspiring people from all backgrounds to choose occupational therapy as a career. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has asked OTs to share why they love their job, and here is what our fabulous team members Rosy and Louise had […]

Saint Catherine’s has put in place a plan to protect its long-term future following a consultation process with staff. The need for change was brought about due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen a significant reduction in income generation, leading to a funding deficit in 2020-21 with longer term consequences. The […]

We have now drawn our raffle (22 October 2020) and are pleased to announce the winning ticket numbers! Emma from our fundraising department drew out the lucky winners – helped by her assistant as you can see in the picture.Thank you to all of you who supported the raffle by buying tickets and helping to raise much-needed funds […]

Saint Catherine’s is delighted to announce that its Sunrise Walk 2020 has raised an incredible £20,000 for patient care. The ever-popular event, which takes place every September and attracts hundreds of walkers, had to be reimagined this year due to COVID restrictions. Instead of a group event in Scarborough, the charity asked supporters to do […]

A kind-hearted Scarborough youngster has raised hundreds of pounds for good causes while facing challenges of his own. Nine-year-old Issac Brown, who has cerebral palsy, had been growing his hair for two years when he saw a programme about the Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs for children who lose their hair during cancer treatment. […]