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From just £3 a month


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Become Part of Something Meaningful

Every day, Saint Catherine’s supports people through some of life’s most difficult moments, providing expert care, comfort and emotional support to patients and families across our community. By becoming a Friend of Saint Catherine’s, you become part of a compassionate community helping ensure that support is always there for the people who need it most. Your regular monthly gift helps us plan ahead with confidence, continue developing our services, and be there for more families facing illness, loss and uncertainty. Whether you choose to give a little or a lot, your support becomes part of something bigger: helping protect compassionate care for patients and families across North and East Yorkshire, now and for future generations.

Because being a Friend isn’t just about making a donation. It’s about standing alongside families when it matters most.

Sisters of the Castle unit, our In-Patient Unit

A patient with a Staff Nurse and Occupational Therapist.

Why Regular Support Matters

Regular donations provide a dependable source of income, allowing us to plan ahead, respond to growing demand and continue developing our services for the future. They give us the confidence to invest in care, support our community and be there for more people facing terminal illness, grief and loss.

As a Friend of Saint Catherine’s, you are helping to:

  • Fund specialist nursing care
  • Provide comfort, dignity and care close to home
  • Support patients and families through difficult times
  • Protect the future of hospice care for generations to come
  • Help develop services that meet the changing needs of our community

It’s not just a donation, it’s a commitment to care.

Friendship Goes a Long Way

When you become a Friend of Saint Catherine’s, you’re joining a community of supporters helping ensure compassionate care remains available across North and East Yorkshire.

✓ Regular updates from Saint Catherine’s
✓ Stories showing the impact of your support
✓ Invitations to events and opportunities to get involved
✓ The reassurance that you’re helping protect care for the future

Most importantly, you’ll become part of Friends of Saint Catherine’s – a community of people committed to being there when it matters most.

From just £3 a month, you can help make a lasting difference.

What Friends of Saint Catherine’s Help Support

By becoming a Friend of Saint Catherine’s, your regular donation contributes towards a wide range of services that support patients and families.

Together, Friends help us continue providing:

  • Complementary therapies
  • Creative and therapeutic activities
  • Counselling and emotional support
  • Meals and refreshments for patients
  • Support for families, carers and loved ones
  • Wellbeing groups and community activities
  • Care provided at the hospice and in people’s homes

Your ongoing support helps ensure these services can continue to make a difference across our community.

Sister Emily and a patient completing her admission paperwork for Saint Catherine's

Patient, staff member and volunteer music therapist having a music session

Nourish Bowl being prepared in the Flavours Bistro for a patient

Patient and husband, Joanne and Glyn ready for a pizza night in her room on Saint Catherine's In-Patient Unit

How it Works

A simple step-by-step journey to becoming a Friend of Saint Catherine’s.

1

Complete the Form

Fill in our online form and choose a monthly donation amount that feels right for you.

2

Receive Your Welcome

We’ll confirm your donation and welcome you to our Friends of Saint Catherine’s community of regular supporters.

3

Stay Connected

As a Friend, you’ll receive regular updates, stories and news showing the difference your support is making.

4

Give with Confidence

Your donation will be collected automatically each month, making it an easy way to support vital patient care.

Ready to become a Friend of Saint Catherine’s?

From just £3 a month, you can help ensure patients and families across North and East Yorkshire continue to receive the care, comfort and support they need when it matters most.

Select your monthly donation below and click continue to get started.

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You can give with confidence as we are registered with the Fundraising Regulator.

Your Supports Makes a Difference

What Being a Friend Means


“Being a Friend of Saint Catherine’s gives me the reassurance that local families are supported when they need it most.”

— Margaret, Friend of Saint Catherine’s

Woman smiling at phone outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a regular donation?

    A regular donation is an ongoing monthly gift that helps Saint Catherine’s provide care now and in the future.

  • Why are regular donations important?

    The hospice needs to raise approximately £17,000 a day, over £6 million a year, to provide free care for patients and families.

  • How do I set up a regular donation?

    Choose any amount and complete the online form.

  • How much should I give?

    Every donation makes a difference, whatever the amount. Regular monthly support helps us continue providing care for local patients and families.

  • Can I add Gift Aid to my regular donation?

    Yes. Gift Aid adds 25p per £1 donated.

  • Is my donation secure?

    Yes. Saint Catherine’s is registered with the Fundraising Regulator.

  • Will I receive updates about my impact?

    Yes. Regular donors (‘Friends of Saint Catherine’s’) receive updates. You can opt out of these at any time.

  • Who can I contact with questions?

    The fundraising team can be reached at 01723 351421 or by emailing fundraising@saintcatherines.org.uk

  • Can I change or cancel my monthly donation?

    Yes. You can amend or cancel your donation at any time.

Any other questions?

If you’d like to know more about the Friends of Saint Catherine’s, please get in touch today.