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Dudley primary schools in good voice for Vivo 2 concert

Jesson’s Primary School will host Vivo ‘2’, a choir festival in aid of Compton Hospice on Thursday March 1st 2012.

Posted on 07 Feb 2012

Pedal pushers get wheels in motion for fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Wolverhampton St. George's are using pedal power to raise much needed sponsorship for Compton Hospice in a two-day bikeathon.

Posted on 06 Feb 2012

Golden-hearted couple show support with anniversary donations

Barry and Brenda Pincher of Tipton showed they had hearts of gold when celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on 9th December by supporting Compton Hospice through their gift list.

Posted on 22 Dec 2011

Rowley nursery supports Santa campaign

Big-hearted Sandwell parents are being asked to order Santa letters to raise money to help youngsters struggling to cope with bereavement this Christmas.

Posted on 13 Dec 2011

Hospices benefit from school's reading challenge

Students from the Junior School of The Royal Wolverhampton School recently presented cheques to two local hospices. Mary Steven’s Hospice and the Compton Hospice each received £443.57 from the children as part of the School’s community action and desire to help others.

Posted on 05 Dec 2011

Hair today, gone tomorrow!

A member of the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians, Sue Oakley, recently decided to complete an extra special disappearing trick in honour of a very good friend.

Posted on 28 Nov 2011

Super scary sponsored walkers!

Posted on 24 Nov 2011

Wulfrun Gathering Firewalk

Posted on 23 Nov 2011

Vote for Wolverhampton's Bridie to win Teen Queen UK

Compton Hospice is backing Wolverhampton's Bridie Owen in her bid for the title of Teen Queen UK 2011.

Posted on 19 Oct 2011

Compton Choir in Full Colour!

Our Compton Choir did us proud once again at their 'Autumn Colours' concert on 11th October.

Posted on 14 Oct 2011

Braybrook Centre raises charity cash and community awareness with pupils

Students from the Braybrook Pupil Referral Unit in Wednesfield gained a valuable insight into the work of Compton Hospice recently, while delivering a cheque from fundraising activities.

Posted on 03 Oct 2011

Conquering Kilimanjaro

Posted on 22 Sep 2011

Marstons fundraising is full steam ahead!

Marston's Brewery have once again shown their support, buying a steam cleaner for Compton Hospice.

Posted on 24 Aug 2011

The Lakeland 50

On 29th to 31st July Adam Kidson and Rob Clarke from Albrighton, Shropshire decided to take part in the Lakeland 50 to raise funds for Compton Hospice.

Posted on 22 Aug 2011

Penn's singing support

Penn Singers, a local choir who have supported Compton Hospice for many years, recently presented Compton Hospice with a cheque for £2000, the culmination of fundraising over the last 12 months.

Posted on 17 Aug 2011

Trentham Gardens Triathlon

On the 17th July, Patrick Roberts used all three of his hobbies to raise funds for Compton Hospice.

Posted on 17 Aug 2011

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside!

On 8th-10th July 2011 fifteen happy hikers took part in our fifth weekend walkers challenge, this year being the South West Coast Challenge.

Posted on 25 Jul 2011

Snowdon a summit success!

On Saturday 11th June 2011 Sharon Rollason, Michelle Marney and Jo Nosko completed their double mountain climb challenge by summitting Snowdon.

Posted on 20 Jul 2011

Pool Hayes School brings home the bacon for Compton Hospice

Compton Hospice is set to benefit from a porker of a project thanks to Pool Hayes Arts and Community School in Willenhall.

Posted on 01 Jul 2011

Snooker association raise pots of money for hospice

Staffordshire and West Midlands Billiard and Snooker Association raised £1,200 in 12 months for Compton Hospice.

Posted on 07 Jun 2011

Ten-year-old teeing off for local charity

A local schoolboy is hoping to show off his golfing skills, when he takes part in a charity event to raise money for a local hospice.

Posted on 02 Jun 2011

Giant budgie call for Compton Hospice It's a Knockout challenge

We're hoping competitors will flock to this year's contest with the chance to dress up as a seven-foot tall giant budgie.

Posted on 01 Jun 2011

Battle of the Bands competition launches

We're hoping to find the next chart toppers in an X-Factor style Battle of the Bands competition.

Posted on 01 Jun 2011

Expedition to Everest Base Camp

From 26th March to 13th April 2011, ten brave souls donned their rucksacks and set off on their long journey to the base of the highest mountain on Earth, Mt Everest.

Posted on 26 May 2011

Sky high up Scafell

Sharon Rollason, Michelle Marney and Jo Nosko conquer Scafell Pike the highest mountain in England.

Posted on 12 May 2011

Codsall students show off vintage fashions to raise money for Compton Hospice

Students at Codsall High School will be zipping through styles from Dior to Armani in a vintage fashion show on Friday April 1 to raise money for Compton Hospice.

Posted on 14 Feb 2011

Money-spinning event for hospice

Two local ladies from Wolverhampton are getting in a spin raising money for Compton Hospice.

Posted on 26 Nov 2010

Charity walkers brave the midnight chill

Around 150 women in their spookiest costumes braved the chill for a fundraising midnight walk which is hoped will raise £10,000 for Compton Hospice.

Posted on 10 Nov 2010

Motor dealership staff get in to gear for 10-mile car pull

Staff at a car dealership are revving up for their greatest ever motoring challenge by pulling a car for 10 miles across the Black Country, to raise money for Wolverhampton's Compton Hospice

Posted on 09 Sep 2010

Walking for health and hospice

Wolverhampton's Walking for Health made a good impression at this year's Phoenix Festival by raising £404.

Posted on 17 Aug 2010

Swimmers pool their skills for Compton Hospice

Wolverhampton Swimming Club, based at Central Baths in Wolverhampton, recently completed a Sponsored Swim, and raised £250 for Compton Hospice.

Posted on 10 Aug 2010

Guides Dress to Impress!

Sally Woods from Compton Hospice, recently visited 3rd Coseley Holy Trinity Guides to receive a donation and artwork that the Guides created for the hospice.

Posted on 10 Aug 2010

Challenging times on the Pennine Way

Posted on 26 Jul 2010

Memory Walk a starting success

Posted on 19 Jul 2010

Coast to Coast the Hard Way

Posted on 14 Jul 2010

2010 Virgin London Marathon

Posted on 27 May 2010

FA Cup kicks off fundraising

Two charities will kick off a fundraising drive over Easter offering footie fans the chance to be photographed with the FA Cup.

Posted on 09 Mar 2010

Pub regulars raise £1,000 in thanks for grandmother's hospice care

Regulars at a Telford pub have raised more than £1,000 for Compton Hospice to say thanks to the care given to grandmother Josie Powney who died last year.

Posted on 09 Feb 2010

Proud Wolverhampton fights back as gift shop and charity join forces

A well-known Wolverhampton gift shop and one of the citys best loved charities have joined forces to show the strength of pride in the city with a special bag.

Posted on 09 Jan 2010

Compton Hospice set to pocket from new snooker fundraising effort

Wolverhampton's Compton Hospice is set to benefit from a fundraising break by potting up to £1,000 in a new charitable initiative by the regional snooker association.

Posted on 09 Jan 2010

Walking the Wall for Compton

Posted on 16 Nov 2009

£1000 Flies into Hospice Funds

Posted on 16 Oct 2009

Biker Bash brings in £2000

Posted on 07 Oct 2009

Cricketers stump up cash for Compton

Posted on 13 Aug 2009

Penkridge Cyclists hit Blackpool

Posted on 12 Aug 2009

Sainsburys walk tall for Linda

Posted on 28 Jul 2009

Conquering the White Mountain

Posted on 23 Jul 2009

From Offa's Dyke to Scafell Pike

Posted on 21 Jul 2009

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

Posted on 15 Jul 2009

Record Numbers for Sponsored Walk

Posted on 03 Jul 2009

Fitness Frenzy Benefits Compton

Posted on 26 Feb 2009

Stage Show Supports Compton

Posted on 25 Feb 2009

Santa city

Posted on 09 Jan 2009

Sin City Sally on the Strip

Posted on 20 Dec 2008

Dr Lee reaches the 'roof of Africa'

Posted on 16 Dec 2008

Gooooooood morning Vietnam!

Posted on 27 Nov 2008

Hi King Offa’s Dyke

Posted on 14 Jul 2008

Clickerty click, Go yellow Quick!

Posted on 01 Jul 2008

Walking for Health in Snowdonia!

Posted on 30 Jun 2008

Sponsored walk takes on a facelift

Posted on 19 Jun 2008

Compton 2 Compton

Posted on 18 Jun 2008

Lilleshall Hall Becomes Elm Street

Posted on 17 May 2008

Base camp cyclists

Posted on 10 May 2008

Choir on song to raise money

Posted on 16 Apr 2008

Jacob Scrambles Sponsorship

Posted on 14 Feb 2008

Fantasy Winner is all Heart

Posted on 06 Feb 2008

Getting Hitched Raises Money

Posted on 30 Jan 2008

Network Night Raises Cash

Posted on 26 Jan 2008

Butcher’s Golden BBQ

Posted on 28 Nov 2007

The Show Will Go On at Sedgley

Posted on 30 Oct 2007

Workers Working Hard For Hospice

Posted on 10 Oct 2007

Lots of Running for Little Legs

Posted on 20 Sep 2007

Barbara’s Knit-a-thon

Posted on 17 Sep 2007

The Sky’s the Limit

Posted on 22 Aug 2007

Captains Day Cash!

Posted on 01 Aug 2007

The Bell Rings Out For Fun!

Posted on 07 Jul 2007

Presidents Good Year

Posted on 03 Jul 2007

Keeping Fit The Compton Way!

Posted on 01 Jul 2007

Trekking the Inca Trail

Posted on 20 Jun 2007

Rotary Rides High

Posted on 19 Jun 2007

The Train Challenge Trio!

Posted on 01 Jun 2007

Reeling in the cash

Posted on 27 May 2007

Messing About on the Water!

Posted on 25 May 2007

Charities Working Together

Posted on 01 Mar 2007

Dare Devils hot step it for Compton!

Posted on 30 Oct 2006

Tee Time for Compton!

Posted on 25 Oct 2006

Compton Chicks get Hydro Active!

Posted on 20 Sep 2006

Posties Being Hosties

Posted on 10 Sep 2006

Aged Rockers Reveal All

Posted on 01 Sep 2006

Happy Hippies and Head Shaves

Posted on 15 Aug 2006

Andy the Brave!

Posted on 01 Aug 2006

Pedal Power!

Posted on 17 Jul 2006

A Good Year For Compton

Posted on 10 Jul 2006

If you have any further questions about Compton Hospice and Fundraising, please call 0845 225 5497 or contact us. We will do our utmost to help with your enquiry.

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