Oakhaven News

Over a thousand Santas took part in the 15th Oakhaven Santa Dash On Sunday 8th December 2024, over a thousand Santas braved Storm Darragh to take part in the 15th Oakhaven ‘Santa Dash’, which, so far, has raised over £20,000 for the charity, with sponsorship still being sent in. Oakhaven Hospice’s much-loved festive fundraiser is known […]

Oakhaven wins Charity of the Year 2024 Award Everyone at Oakhaven is thrilled to be awarded the New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times Award for Charity of the Year 2024, one of nineteen annual New Forest Business Partnership ‘Brilliance in Business’ Awards. Both Oakhaven Hospice and Oakhaven Care Ltd were nominated for the Award for not-for-profit […]

Local schools raised £2,379 during ‘Oaktober’ During the month of October, a number of local schools held fundraising events for Oakhaven Hospice, as part of ‘Oaktober’, raising in total a fabulous £2,379.09. Children across our New Forest, Totton and Waterside communities wore green to school in exchange for a donation, with some schools also holding […]

Lymington Christmas Shopping event that helps Oakhaven Hospice! On Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st November, everyone is welcome to do their ‘Christmas Shopping at Delawarr’. Generously hosted and organised by Jo Broadway, Sarah Branson and Helen Lennox, the popular event brings together over twenty carefully curated stalls, featuring local crafters, producers and suppliers for a […]

Oakhaven Hospice costs to soar following the Chancellor’s Budget Over £210,000 will be added to Oakhaven’s annual running costs from April following the Budget announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Wednesday 30 October 2024. The additional costs have been created by increases in Employer National Insurance (NI) Contributions, the NI band change and […]

Register now for Oakhaven Hospice’s festive 3km fun run around Lymington On Sunday 8th December, Oakhaven will be turning Lymington into a sea of Santas! This will be Lymington’s 15th annual Santa Dash, which over 14 years has raised more than £180,000 for the Hospice. Lovingly known by many locals as the unofficial start of Christmas, […]

A new WI at the Coates Centre We are delighted to have the opportunity to start a new WI at the Coates Centre in the grounds of Oakhaven. On Friday 15th November from 2pm to 4pm there will be a Formation Meeting where you can come along to find out more, sign up and even […]

Easyfundraising – a simple way to help Oakhaven when you shop online Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Oakhaven Hospice with Easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – […]

Find preloved clothing from High Street brands at our kilo sale this October! On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October, Oakhaven’s charity shops are holding a ‘Kilo Sale’ at Totton & Eling Community Centre. At this unique event you will find thousands of preloved fashion items for ladies, men and children from high street brands, […]

A limited number of tickets are available for the Autumn Equinox Country Festival starring Dire Straits’ John Illsley! Join us at an exclusive day out supporting Oakhaven Hospice in Boldre, Lymington on Sunday 22nd September 2024. Simon Parker, John Ilsley, Steve Rickman and Dita Broster would like to welcome you to a fun day at […]

What’s important to you? A conversation about end of life care for you and your family. An invitation to help us shape Oakhaven’s services for the future… We are in the process of defining Oakhaven Hospice’s strategy for the next 5-10 years and welcome your input. Over the summer we have been conducting a survey […]