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Forget Me Not Children's Hospice Opens Doors for Visitors to Explore Facilities and Support Services

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In a effort to show the vital care they provide to local children and their families, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice will open its doors on October 9 and 11. Visitors will have the chance to explore the facilities, meet staff, and learn more about the services provided by the charity. The open days will also provide an opportunity for visitors to find out more about volunteering and career opportunities, upcoming events, and how they can help the charity as it tackles a challenging year ahead.

Key Takeaways:

  • The charity has to find 80% of the £6.5 million cost of running its services through fundraising, retail, and other income generation activities.
  • The charity supported 1075 individuals across West Yorkshire, including 369 from Kirklees, 303 from Bradford, 161 from Calderdale, 134 from Leeds, and 100 from Wakefield.
  • Visitors will have the chance to explore the facilities, including the sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, cinema, soft play area, outdoor counselling room, and garden.
  • Staff will be on hand to explain more about the vital care provided by Forget Me Not and answer questions about volunteering and career opportunities.
  • Stacey John, Forget Me Not's family support team leader, will be among the staff members available to meet visitors.
  • The charity's 2024-25 Impact Report shows the support they provide to individuals and families in West Yorkshire.

Statistics:

  • 80% of the £6.5 million cost of running the charity's services must be raised through fundraising, retail, and other income generation activities.
  • 1075 individuals were supported by the charity across West Yorkshire.
  • 369 individuals from Kirklees, 303 from Bradford, 161 from Calderdale, 134 from Leeds, and 100 from Wakefield received support.

Sources:

  • Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, opening its doors on October 9 and 11 for visitors to explore facilities and support services.
  • Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, "Impact Report 2024-25".
  • Stacey John, Forget Me Not's family support team leader.
  • https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/supporting-us/events/

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