Giving in memory and fundraising for
St Christopher’s is a very special way to celebrate and remember a loved one.
Your support means so much
We understand that the loss of someone you love is very difficult and we are incredibly grateful that you are considering giving something back to St Christopher’s to celebrate their life.
We’re also here for you if you need some support. Our Bereavement Help Point sessions are an opportunity to connect with others and receive support from our trained volunteers – you can find out more here.
Ways to support St Christopher’s
Create a tribute page
An online tribute page to your loved one is a special place where family and friends can come together to share photos, stories and reflections, as well as making donations to St Christopher’s in your loved one’s name.
Each tribute page is unique and will remain open forever, so you can always go back and view it whenever you like and use it to mark special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and ensure your loved one is never forgotten.
We work in partnership with MuchLoved, the UK’s leading online tribute provider to provide this service, which is completely free to you. Muchloved will pay the money raised on the page directly to St Christopher’s.
Donations in lieu of flowers
You may want to ask people to make a donation to St Christopher’s instead of buying flowers for the funeral.
You can set up an online funeral page to do this, where you can share details of the funeral service with family and friends, and also encourage them to leave their own messages, light candles and make donations.
We also have special donation envelopes and a donation box we can send you for the funeral. Please contact 020 8768 4575 or email tribute@stchristophers.org.uk if you would like any of these.
Other ways to donate
Cheques made payable to St Christopher’s Hospice can be sent to us at St Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London, SE26 6DZ
Call us on 0208 768 4575 to make a donation over the phone
Whichever way you chose to donate, please tell us who you’re remembering with your gift and we’ll be sure to make the family aware of your kind donation.
The Tribute Tree
Dedicate a beautiful engraved leaf on our unique Tribute Trees at Sydenham.
Please be aware that we are currently reviewing the location and format of our Tribute Trees. We will keep you informed of our future plans when you order your leaf.
Take on a challenge
There are many different ways you can continue to remember your loved one and support St Christopher’s, whether it’s doing a run, trek, cycle or one of our other challenges. Our latest events are listed here.
In November 2026 a group of our supporters will be heading into the Sahara to raise money for us. It’s going to be a truly memorable experience.
“I can’t tell you how precious it was not leaving him. That was the biggest gift of all that he knew I never had to leave his side and I’ll never be able to fully express my gratitude for that.”
Remembering throughout the year
Fun Walk
Our annual family day out raising money for St Christopher’s. This year over 2000 people joined us at Keston Common to remember their loved ones – many pausing at our Memory Tree to dedicate a heart. Save the date for next year: 10 May 2026.
Remembering with Ribbons
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who dedicated a ribbon this summer and also to those joined us at our Remembering with Ribbons events. It was truly moving to see the remembrance trees adorned with colourful ribbons, each a memory of someone loved and missed.
Join us to light up the night sky
At the end of each year, St Christopher’s invites the community to light up the night sky in memory of loved ones at events in Sydenham and Orpington. This year the Rootes family shared their story of remembering at St Christopher’s.
Talk to the St Christopher’s In Memory team
Contact the team at tribute@stchristophers.org.uk
or call 0208 768 4575
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