Thanks to The Big Give Christmas Challenge, donations to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, and over 1,000 other charities, will be doubled from today until 5 December.

The challenge match funding is being provided by a number of philanthropic partners and the charities taking part cover a wide range of causes, many of which are health-related or address issues impacted by the cost of living crisis, including food poverty, homelessness and mental health.

The Lewis-Manning appeal has been endorsed by celebrities including TV presenter Fearne Cotton, actress Emilia Fox, hospice patrons Harry and Sandra Redknapp and former AFC Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn. All have all produced brief video messages to encourage people to pledge their support for the challenge. And with donations doubled for the next week, this will raise vital funds for the Lewis-Manning Family Support & Bereavement Service.

Lewis-Manning director of Fundraising, Tom Goodinge, said: “We are hugely grateful to Fearne, Emilia, Harry, Sandra and Jeff, offering their time to produce these videos and support this fundraising initiative. All funds raised will support our Family Support and Bereavement Service this festive season. Donate to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care before 5 December at: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002RXtd0AAD. Your donation will be automatically doubled, a wonderful opportunity for the hospice!”

To see the videos, go to: https://we.tl/t-WMEO4lj17h