Plymouth Brethren Christian Church donates £19,478 to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Church members have donated nearly £20,000 to a well-regarded hospice charity, demonstrating their commitment to community service and end-of-life care. Members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in East Hampshire contributed £19,478 to Phyllis Tuckwell in Farnham, Surrey. This hospice is known for its support of adult patients and their families, offering a unique service in West Surrey and part of North East Hampshire. The donation aims to aid the construction of a new hospice facility, which will include an in-patient unit with 18 single en-suite rooms, along with wellbeing, exercise, and education suites, therapy rooms, and outpatient facilities.

The new hospice is expected to meet a projected 40% increase in demand by 2040. The donation was officially handed over on June 14, 2024, with Sarah Church, chief executive of Phyllis Tuckwell, and other senior staff present to accept the contribution. In addition to the financial support, plans are in place for the donation of equipment through The Rapid Relief Team Charity (RRT), a group of volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church dedicated to providing practical aid to those in need.

The RRT works with various charities, emergency services, and organizations across Surrey and internationally. Glenn Kilbey, the RRT local team leader and a church member, expressed the congregation’s satisfaction with the donation. He emphasized the importance of supporting local charities that provide essential care and services, highlighting the role of Phyllis Tuckwell in meeting community needs.

Sarah Church, chief executive of Phyllis Tuckwell, expressed gratitude for the donation, noting its significance in enabling the hospice to continue its vital work. The contribution will help ensure that patients and families receive the quality care they deserve, reflecting the values of compassion and service that underpin the church’s mission.

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has a history of engaging in charitable activities that align with its commitment to helping others. This donation exemplifies the church’s dedication to making a positive impact within the local community, as well as its broader efforts to support causes that serve the common good. Such actions align with the biblical principle of caring for one’s neighbor, as seen in Micah 6:8, which calls for doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.

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