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  • Remember a Loved One and Light up a Life this Christmas

    Remember a Loved One and Light up a Life this Christmas

    We've launched our annual Light up a Life Appeal and we're inviting you to remember your loved ones at what can be a very poignant time of year. Read more

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The Ayrshire Hospice launches public capital fundraising campaign – literally!

The Ayrshire Hospice launches public capital fundraising campaign – literally!

To mark the launch of the public fundraising campaign for the redevelopment of the Ayrshire Hospice, we achieved a national first by sending a time capsule containing a historic first staff photograph to the edge of space. Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Updated: 24th March, 2022

Author: Lorraine Barrie

Six new appointments to the Ayrshire Hospice Board of Trustees

Six new appointments to the Ayrshire Hospice Board of Trustees

The Ayrshire Hospice is pleased to welcome six new appointments to its Board of Trustees this week. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Lorraine Barrie

Hugh's special Christmas gift

Hugh's special Christmas gift

Day Services patient, Hugh Carter enjoyed a night with G4 in concert at Ayr Town Hall earlier in December thanks to a special donation from a two kind-hearted German sisters Read more

Published: 23rd December, 2021

Author: Alan Cameron

Ayrshire Hospice Adopts Christmas Trees Across Ayrshire

Ayrshire Hospice Adopts Christmas Trees Across Ayrshire

As part of our Light up a Life Appeal, we have been inviting the people of Ayrshire to dedicate a star on the Ayrshire Hospice virtual Christmas trees, hosted on our website, in loving memory of someone special. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Lauren Kerr

Statement from John Corrigan, Ayrshire Hospice Board Chair

Statement from John Corrigan, Ayrshire Hospice Board Chair

Ayrshire Hospice update from Board Chair, John Corrigan Read more

Published: 10th December, 2021

Author: Lorraine Barrie

Christmas Super Draw

Christmas Super Draw

Enter today to be in with a chance to win our biggest ever top prize of £5,000!! Read more

Published: 29th October, 2021

Author: Lauren Kerr

Eaton News October newsletter

Eaton News October newsletter

We've revamped our newsletter, have a read of the Eaton News today Read more

Published: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Alan Cameron

Remember a Loved One and Light up a Life this Christmas

Remember a Loved One and Light up a Life this Christmas

We've launched our annual Light up a Life Appeal and we're inviting you to remember your loved ones at what can be a very poignant time of year. Read more

Published: 15th October, 2021

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Lauren Kerr

Lucky lotto winners

Lucky lotto winners

Meet a couple of our latest Ayrshire Hospice lottery winners Read more

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Alan Cameron

Make a Will

Make a Will

Our Make a Will Fortnight runs 18 - 29th October 2021 and gives you the opportunity to make or update your will. Read more

Published: 5th October, 2021

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Lauren Kerr

Forget me not

Forget me not

Our Forget Me Not memory meadow is on display at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock Read more

Published: 24th June, 2021

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Alan Cameron

Shop eBay and support the Ayrshire Hospice

Shop eBay and support the Ayrshire Hospice

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Published: 18th February, 2021

Updated: 10th June, 2021

Author: Alan Cameron

Thank you to everyone that has been donating PPE equipment.

Thank you to everyone that has been donating PPE equipment.

Thank you to everyone that has been donating PPE equipment. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2020

Updated: 15th May, 2020

Author: Tracey Corrigan

Thank you to all our volunteers

Thank you to all our volunteers

Celebrating our fantastic volunteers Read more

Published: 15th July, 2019

Updated: 20th September, 2019

Author: Alan Cameron

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    Forget-Me-Not Appeal

    A lasting tribute to someone you love. Our forget-me-not appeal is open to everyone and by donating 1 flower, you are helping to support the good work the Hospice does in our community.

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    How to donate to our shops

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  • Lottery winners

    Lottery winners

    Check the winning numbers from the latest Ayrshire Hospice Lottery draw.

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    Join us at our annual Summer Ball on Saturday 28th May 2022 at the prestigious Trump Turnberry Resort.

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Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile

Donate to the hospice whilst shopping with Amazon through Amazon Smile. Read more

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Published: 3rd April, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2022

Author: Tracey Corrigan

Celebration Tree

Celebration Tree

Dedicate a leaf on our Celebration Tree to someone special. Read more

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Published: 17th August, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

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Ayrshire Hospice Adopts Christmas Trees Across Ayrshire

Ayrshire Hospice Adopts Christmas Trees Across Ayrshire

As part of our Light up a Life Appeal, we have been inviting the people of Ayrshire to dedicate a star on the Ayrshire Hospice virtual Christmas trees, hosted on our website, in loving memory of someone special. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Lauren Kerr

Sahara Trek 2022

Sahara Trek 2022

Join the Hospice Trek Team 17th - 24th October for the adventure of a lifetime! Read more

Start: 17th October, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 24th October, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 11th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Sahara Desert

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Hit the Saddle

Hit the Saddle

Are you a keen cyclist? Take on a challenge from the saddle and raise much needed funds for Ayrshire Hospice Read more

Start: 16th October, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 31st December, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 11th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Anywhere

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Hike, Ramble or Climb

Hike, Ramble or Climb

Fancy yourself a bit of a rambler? Choose one of these walking challenges and raise much needed funds for Ayrshire Hospice Read more

Start: 15th October, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 31st December, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 21st January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Anywhere

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Great Scottish Run

Great Scottish Run

Sign up to the Great Scottish Run today and raise much needed funds for Ayrshire Hospice Read more

Start: 2nd October, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 2nd October, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Glasgow

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Great North Run

Great North Run

Sign up to the Great North Run today and raise much needed funds for Ayrshire Hospice Read more

Start: 11th September, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 11th September, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Newcastle

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Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder

2nd & 3rd July 2022...it's time to get muddy! Read more

Start: 2nd July, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 3rd July, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Drumlanrig Castle

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'Roon the Toon

'Roon the Toon

On Sunday 12th June, it's time to go 'Roon the Toon and run 10K through the streets of Kilmarnock. Read more

Start: 12th June, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 12th June, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Ayrshire Athletics Arena, Kilmarnock

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

The EMF is THE running festival to take part in this year! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 29th May, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Edinburgh

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Scotland's Virtual Kiltwalk 2022

Scotland's Virtual Kiltwalk 2022

From 7th - 9th October, Scotland's Virtual Kiltwalk is back and you're all invited! Read more

Start: 7th October, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 9th October, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Anywhere!

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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Edinburgh Kiltwalk

On Sunday 18th September, Kiltwalk is returning to the Capital! Conquer the Wee Wander, Big Stroll or Mighty Stride. Read more

Start: 18th September, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 19th September, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Edinburgh

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Dundee Kiltwalk

Dundee Kiltwalk

On Sunday 21st August, take on Kiltwalk number 3 in Dundee! Conquer the Wee Wander, Big Stroll or Mighty Stride. Read more

Start: 21st August, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 22nd August, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Dundee

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Aberdeen Kiltwalk

Aberdeen Kiltwalk

On Sunday 29th May, take on the 2nd Kiltwalk event of the year in Aberdeen! Conquer the Wee Wander, Big Stroll or Mighty Stride. Read more

Start: 29th May, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 30th May, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Location: Aberdeen

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How to include us in your Will

How to include us in your Will

Find out the different types of gifts you can leave in your Will as well as some top tips to help get you started. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2022

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Lauren Kerr

Ayrshire Hospice appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Ayrshire Hospice appoints new Chief Executive Officer

On behalf of the Ayrshire Hospice Board of Directors, we are delighted to announce that Tracy Flynn – who has been covering the role in recent times - has been formally confirmed as Chief Executive Officer for the next two years. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2022

Author: Lorraine Barrie

"It is what she wanted – every wish taken care of and every need met and her dignity intact.  I have witnessed nursing and care delivered at its best and I am inspired"

- Stewart L -

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The Ayrshire Hospice is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4837  www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk.

In 2021, £696,328.00 was raised from ticket sales in our weekly lottery and our seasonal Super Draw, with 19.61% being spent on prizes, 16.57% spent on expenses and 63.82% used to provide care for people with life limiting illness across Ayrshire - this translated to a fantastic £444,398.59! (based on the lottery submissions made by Ayrshire Hospice to the Gambling Commission, during the 2021 calendar year).

In 2021, the likelihood of winning a prize was, on average, 1 in 208 in our regular Weekly Lotteries and 1 in 532 in our seasonal Super Draw.

The weekly lottery and seasonal Super Draws are promoted by Ayrshire Hospice, 29 Miller Road, Ayr KA7 2AX. Responsible Person: Ronald Swanson, Assistant Fundraising Manager. Registered Charity No. SC011390

£1 per entry. All proceeds to Ayrshire Hospice. Must be aged 16 or over to play. Underage gambling is an offence. Full terms and conditions can be found by clicking here.

If you feel you have a problem with gambling, visit www.begambleaware.org or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.

If you wish to self-exclude please click here or call our hospice team on 01292 288488.  Our self-exclusion policy is available to view on request.

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Ayrshire Hospice: 01292 269200
Ayrshire Hospice Fundraising: 01292 288488

Ayrshire Hospice is a Scottish Charity, SC011390, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and also a Company Limited by Guarantee, SC102741, regulated by Companies House.