October Spotlight 2025
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Spotlight
Our supporters proved once again that it’s not about having time – it’s about having heart.
This October, our dedicated supporters said, ‘Don’t sweat it!’ and took on fundraising in every form, from running to singing and so much more. Their dedication never goes unseen, and we can never thank them enough for the stride, heart, and time they give so generously.
Your support truly makes a difference to the quality of care we can provide for people across North Hampshire when they need it most.
Powered by You: October Highlights
- On 24 October, TPT Fire Maintenance – national final of football tournament – raised an incredible £8330 in aid of us! Despite losing in the semi-finals, coming came third out of four teams, they did win a trophy for top sponsor!
- Check out their latest amount raised for the Hospice on their Just Giving page.
- On 5 October, we had several runners in the Basingstoke half marathon and 10K: Adam Jupp (£280), Kye Harmsworth and Oliver (£735), Chris Weight, Emma Forbes (£3,240 raised through the GSR, Moonlight and the Basingstoke half)
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I took part in the St. Michael’s Hospice Moonlight Walk, Basingstoke 10k and the Great South Run. It was tough going but I am proud of what I achieved and the £3240 I raised for the Hospice to say thank you for caring for my sister Hannah.
- Not to mention… Andy, Jacob, James, Mike, Seb, Stefan and Rich – aka The Dad Bods raised (£2,981) as a group!
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Running the Basingstoke Half-Marathon in memory of Ash Davis was a special and emotional experience for all of us. After witnessing Ash bravely battle his aggressive illness until the very end, I was grateful that the Dads in our NCT group were able to participate in a challenge to raise funds for the hospice. This support will help other families facing difficult times find comfort and dignity through the care that SMH provides. We were cheered across the finish line by Ash’s widow, Paula, and his two-year-old son, Alfie.
- On the 4 and 11 October, The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane ran two main events in October, his Variety Show (Saturday 4 October) and his Civic Service (Saturday 11 October) collectively raising £1,490 for both his charities.
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The variety show was a wonderful evening of music, magic and laughter provided by well-known performers, as well as home-grown talent. The evening raised important funds for my Charity Appeal – including St Michael’s Hospice – and my heartfelt thanks to the volunteers from the hospice who helped at The Anvil during the evening – we couldn’t have done it without you!
Community Fundraising
- On 1 October, Phillip Benke took on the London to Paris cycle ride raising £1,270 through this, as well as Endure 24 in June
- On 4 October, Mary Van Hagen, Marcus, Andy and Ania walked the Camino Way from Porto to Santiago in memory of Violet and Sharon, raising £1,345
- On 11 October, Faye, Nina, Kelley, Kelly, Amber took on the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge raising an incredible £2,256
- On 11 October, Paul’s 20th Birthday celebrations raised £2,205
- On 12 October, Samatha Woods ran the Oxford Half Marathon raising £825
- On 13 October, Hatch Warren Runners Music Bingo hosted at our supports The PostBox, raising £801.50
- On 19 October, Chris Barkus ran the Abingdon Marathon raising £483
- On 25 October, our wonderful volunteers attended the Upton Grey Autumn Festival, helping us raise £1,514
- On 25 October, Silchester Community Choir where again our brilliant volunteers helped out, raised £1296.88
- On 28 October, Kelly Pairs Mens & Ladies Darts raised £500.89
- On 31 October, Hook Village Charity Coffee Morning raised just over £1,000
Corporate Support
- On 4 October, Circle Hospitals hosted a clothes sale during their Prostrate blood test weekend.
- On 8 October, Exertis cake sale raised £401 with delicious homemade bakes and samosas
- On 31 October, Exertis Halloween dress up raised £118 for us
- Finally, Plumbase ran a charity head shave and raffle raising over £2,500. Many thanks to Brett House, Ricky Doyle, and Kane Barber for taking part in the head shave, as well as Sharon and Suzie for doing the raffle on the day of prizes supplied by Plumbase & suppliers.
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We are absolutely thrilled to announce to raise over £2500 which will be matched by UKPS making it over £5000 through our charity head shave and raffle. We had a target of £1000 and massively surpassed that thanks to the generosity of our local customer & suppliers. We at Plumbase pride ourselves in working and supporting such an important local charity that means so much to so many of us here at Plumbase Basingstoke.