South West hotel group launches £50,000 campaign for children’s hospice

A well-known local hotel group has pledged to raise £50,000 in two years for Children’s Hospice South West.

The Brend Collection has announced the new charitable partnership with CHSW, which provides vital care to children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families through its three South West hospices.

The hotel group, which has nine hotels including five in North Devon, plans to put together a programme of fundraising initiatives, team-led events, guest engagement activities and awareness campaigns across its hotels and venues.

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Director Matthew Brend, said: “CHSW is one of the charities we have proudly supported for many years, so to now formalise our partnership feels like a natural and meaningful evolution.

“Having experienced first-hand the extraordinary care and compassion their teams provide to children and families at the most difficult of times, I am delighted that we can strengthen our commitment even further.

“As a family business rooted in the South West, we understand the importance of supporting local families and communities and I very much look forward to what we can achieve together.”

Phil Morris, CEO of Children’s Hospice South West, added: “A huge thank you to The Brend Collection for choosing to partner with Children’s Hospice South West over the next two years.

“Their commitment will make an incredible difference to the children and families we support, helping to make the most of short and precious lives in our region.”

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