Helen & Douglas House Windsor

Good Morning
We'd like to Inform

All Our Customers of
Our Store

Will be Open at the Later Time of 10 a.m Today

Due Staff Training

Please Do not Call shop or Leave
Donation at Our Front or Back Doors

As we will Be unable to answer calls or recieve Donations

Thank You
For your
Understanding & Patience.

Happy Substainable
Fashion Saturday
Peeps ♻️

🟨ReThink
🟩ReUse
🟥ReDuce
🟫ReCycle

Giving Warmth of
What You Can Find With Us

Autumn Chill Ready! 🍂

Pop down &
Visit Our Store

We Look Forward to Seeing You😁

Good
Evening Peeps

We are Low in These
Areas this Week

Are You able to Help Us Out
On the Following items Please ?

⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
🔴Bric-a-Brac
🟠Handbag
🟢Footwear
⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

These Donations Would Be Much Appreciated In at Our Store ..
Thank You
🧡❤️💚

No Words Needed
Peeps

Childrens Cancer Awareness Month

If You Can Spare to Donate
Please Do....

Thank You x

We Like to Advice Our Back Door Donator Customers
Road is Closed of Due
To Fire in Near Carpark
This afternoon

Please be Advice to Phone our Shop before you leave
On
01753 860248

As they can Advice
If Road Re-open for Donations

Thank you.

We Do hope nobody been injured🙏

Are You Feeling
Autumnal Eqinox Today?

We are here!
What Better Way to start
From Fun to Vivid Brights & Classics
💚🍁🖤

Pop Down & Visit Our Store & Team today!

Substainable
Charity Shop Fashion Week
⬇️

Browse through Our
Zero Waste Rail & Make a Difference ♻️
Make to Good Use
✂️🧵🪡

Hurry - time is running out! ⏱️ You only have until midnight on 22nd September to buy your Super Draw entries and be in with the chance to WIN £10,000 🎉 Money raised from the Super Draw will help Helen & Douglas House and your local community, so don't miss out 🤩

Anyone aged 18 or over can enter, so buy your entries here: https://www.localhospicelottery.org/superdraw_hd

The draw will take place on 30th September - GOOD LUCK 💜

Good Morning Peeps

Are You having a Declutter of
Any of these Donations ?
⬇️
Sellable Quality of
Bric a Brac & Handbags
Needed...

If You have!

We Would Love
these Donations
Please 🫶

We will be Able to Cater & Stock Our Tables & Shelves with Your Pre- Loved Goods needed In-Store

Your Donations Help Raise the Vital Funds
Towards the Care of Children in Our Hospice
❤️🧡💙

Our Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
9.30 to 5pm
Sunday
11 to 5pm

We Value your Donations & Custom.
❤️🧡❤️

Thank You

Rainy Days
No Better Occasion to Come & Purchase a Book or two !

Its Read a Book Day
Peeps
🎉📖📖🎉

A 1 Day Book Special

Read
Dream
Repeat
📕 📘 📗 📓

Buy 2 Books Cheapest Half price

Purchase More Books
Greater Deals to be had😄.

Inclusive On All Adult & Children's Books
📚 📚 📚

BookLovers
We have a Question to ask 🤔

Reuse
Repurpose
Folding Book Tutorial Event

Recycle Book will be supplied on day
With Small Donation applied on how to
Make a Work of Art

Is this Something
Of interest & like to learn ?

Your Input is
Valued

So we able to put into Action &
Place in coming Months


More info
Will Follow with enough interest in organizing
Great Workshop Event .....

Happy Weekend Peeps

Almost Goodbye August 👋
Hello Fresh September🍂

These are Our New Extended Hours of Openings

Make Sure to Pop in & Visit
Us

This Weekend & Coming Week

We are Thrilled to Announce This Extra
Day to You😍

🐕 🥰 🐾 ❤️

Happy Sunny Sunday Peeps 🌞

We had Some Lovely Menswear Donations come in😁

We've been Busy Bees getting them steamed & priced!

Visit Us this Bank Holiday
Monday

We Look forward to seeing You.

Open 11-5pm

The Weather Might Not Be Great Out there with the Changing seasons!
🌧

We Sure Do know How Brighten it ☀️😉

Great News We Will Open this Bank Holiday Monday

Please make Sure you pop in & See us
Whether browsing/ buying or Donating
We'd Love to See You

Thereafter
As of September
6 Days Week
Tues through to Sunday 😁

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend Peeps.

Good Evening
Lovely Peeps

Great News Alert📣📢

The Sun Might in & Out & Wince Cooler
With September Round the Corner

You know Us
We Like to Heat Things Up for You😁

☀️
Hot Season Managers Special
😮

We
Started this OfferToday

We've been Busy Bees as Usual getting Stocks Out🐝


We Wanted to Share it
With You.❤️

So Make Sure to Pop Down & Grab Yourself a Bargain 😁

Not to Miss Out!

In-Store
Promotion

Buy 2
Get 3rd Cheapest Item Half Price

This Offer Excludes
Any Sale Items Already Reduced.

As this is On Just for Limited Time For This Week

Make Sure to Pop in & Visit
Us .

Happy Sunny Weekend
Peeps 🌞

Take the Opportunity to Visit Our
Cool Air-conditioning it's a must!

Are You a Toy Lover ?

Children & Adult toys
Some lovely Donations for all departments coming in daily
😍😁

Weekend Mangers Special Summer
Promotional
10% off On
All Stock
Throughout the Store this Weekend
😁😉

Grab Yourself a Bargain!

As it won't stay here Long.

Today is International Youth Day and today we’re shining a light on the amazing children and teens from our siblings’ clubs, and our teen youth group.

At Helen & Douglas House, we love nothing more than embracing our inner child. From day trips on the Thames, games days, weekend camps, sleepovers and new unique experiences like beekeeping, we want to ensure the children and teens come away feeling happy, refreshed, confident and more resilient.

“I enjoy connecting with people like me. I enjoy the atmosphere and activities arranged by the amazing team, made even better by the supportive staff” – ‘Stu’, a regular to our Network Saturday’s youth group

We’d like to also thank the Youth and Transition team, the Siblings team and everyone who volunteers their time to help make a difference to the teens and siblings we care for. A day out and a space to connect with others makes the world of difference to these young people’s lives. It couldn’t be done without you all 🧡

Birthday’s, Banjo the pony and a baking bonanza!

Last month, our Stay and Play session was bustling with lots of fun activities and special guests! The theme for the day was baking so the children and the play team all got their hands dirty with food themed arts and crafts and baking 9 rounds of delicious cookies!

The children also had a visit from Banjo the pony and his handler Sharon from Ollie and Friends who surprised them all with lots of strokes and cuddles. It was also Sienna’s birthday, so Banjo’s visit made her day extra special!

We’d like to say a special thanks to the team from Ollie and Friends Therapy and Party Ponies who make regular visits to the hospice. Your visits add a little bit of magic to the children’s day at the hospice – it means so much 🧡

They smashed it! Daryl and his friends, Team Jago, conquered not just 1, but all 3 peaks in 24 hours last weekend and raised over £11.5k for Helen & Douglas House – they are all !

Their incredible efforts taking on the peaks and raising such a huge amount of money is testament to the incredibly loving community little Jago has by his side. We’re in no doubt he would be very proud of his daddy and his friends 🧡

Who's been loving the heat recently? Well, we're turning it up even more!

Join us on October 19th at Tilsley Park in Abingdon for another one of our sizzling Firewalk events!

🔥 Face the flames
🔥 Walk across coals over 1000 degrees
🔥 Raise money for local terminally ill children
🔥 Be trained by the legendary Scott Bell, a two-time Guinness World Record holder for the greatest distance walked on fire!

Are you as brave as last year’s participants?

🔗 Sign up now and become the ultimate firewalker - https://hdh.org.uk/firewalk-sign-up

The keys are in hand, the rails are ready, and we’re adding the final touches! 🛍

Come celebrate the grand opening of our new Helen & Douglas House charity shop in Marlborough this week!

📅 Thursday 8th August, 11am

📌 114 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1LT

We can't wait to see you there!

Looking for a role with impact? Become our Champion Volunteer & use your enthusiasm to shout about the vital work we do. We're offering flexibility & the ability to build positive, meaningful relationships within the Helen & Douglas House community

Apply - https://hdh.org.uk/ChampionVolunteer

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Chloe, one of our fantastic Play Leaders at Helen & Douglas House! Chloe has successfully completed her Makaton course with The Makaton Charity, qualifying her as a Makaton tutor. She can now teach other staff at the hospice Makaton Levels 1-4, enhancing communication with our children and young people.

Chloe will also be able to offer taster sessions to families in the future, teaching basic signs to use at home for better communication and continuity of care.

Makaton is a unique language program that uses symbols, signs, and speech to enable the children in our care to communicate. There are lots of wonderful benefits of teaching Makaton to children at Helen & Douglas House, including:

🤚 Giving children a voice
🤚 Reducing frustration
🤚 Opening up opportunities for making choices
🤚 Understanding children’s needs
🤚 Increasing children’s confidence when they are misunderstood
🤚 Enhancing and promoting speech development

For children who can’t sign back, Makaton still aids in their understanding. The more it is used, the more children will comprehend and pick up on it.

Join us in congratulating Chloe on this incredible achievement! She has worked so hard and everyone at Helen & Douglas House is super proud of her! 🎉👏

Today is a huge day for Daryl and his eight friends as they all begin their 3 peaks challenge! They’ll be climbing 3 of the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales and all in just 24 hours to raise vital funds for Helen & Douglas House.

Daryl and his friends are taking on this feat for Daryl's son Jago who is cared for at the hospice. Jago is just a year old and has an extremely rare genetic condition called CACNA1E which means there is no cure and his lifespan is uncertain. Despite this, Daryl believes with the right care, he can defy the odds and vows to never give up hope. He said “Helen & Douglas House is invaluable to us, and we feel so grateful to have such a brilliant network available to us. They have given us the chance to make the most of our time with Jago, helping to create memories as a family and ensure Jago’s short life is the best he can possibly live.”

We want to wish the best of luck to Daryl and his friends for their climb 🧡

🌟 Dearest charity shoppers, we have some very exciting news for you! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new Helen & Douglas House Marlborough charity shop opening on Thursday 8th August at 11am! 🎉

Join us in the picturesque town of Marlborough in Wiltshire, and be part of this special event. Enjoy refreshments and be the first to shop our fantastic collection of clothing, including designer labels such as Ralph Lauren, Reiss, Hobbs, Joules, and many more. Plus, discover stunning, high-quality homeware to refresh your homes. 🛍️

Don't miss out on the chance to find some amazing treasures and support a wonderful cause. We can't wait to see you there and celebrate with our incredible local community!

Date: Thursday 8th August, 11am
Location: 114 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1LT

Today is International Friendship Day, and we're celebrating the wonderful friendships and community created here at Helen & Douglas House.

🧡 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬: Families facing similar situations can meet up, offering support and advice.

🧡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧: The children create joyful memories together at our Network Saturday events, sibling support group activities, and through play at the hospice.

🧡 𝐏𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐨𝐠: The children also bond with Bertie, the PAT dog, who visits to provide comfort and companionship.

These connections offer families a supportive community that truly understands their journey. The friendships formed here give children the chance to experience the magic of childhood.

Share your friendships in the comments below. Let's spread love and show how friendship can make a world of difference.

Happy 14th Birthday to our Helen & Douglas House Summertown charity shop! 🎂

𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝: “Our amazing team of volunteers make a real difference in our Summertown shop. Their enthusiasm contributes significantly to our customers’ shopping experience.”

We also want to thank our wonderful retail staff and loyal customers who support us at Summertown. 🧡

Here’s to another fantastic year of charity shopping!

We’d like to wish the best of luck to Adam Munt who is taking the plunge to raise money for Helen & Douglas House today!

As well as raising vital funds for the hospice, he’s jumping in memory of his fiance’s daughter, Lilly, who was cared for here at the hospice until she died in 2020. He said “she was always such a happy and smiley little lady, even during the seizures and most difficult days Lilly always had a smile to make sure her mum knew she was ok. Helen & Douglas House means an awful lot to the family, and we will continue to support them as a family for many years to come.”

So far, Adam has smashed his £700 target which is incredible. Read his story and donate here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/adam-munt-1718127430117

The siblings group was all abuzz earlier this month as they had a day trip with sibling workers Laura and Rosa at Westbury Arts Centre to have a go at beekeeping!

They all got kitted out in their best beekeeping suits complete with antenna and visited their hives, made their own beeswax candles and discovered how bees make the world a better place to bee.

Special thanks to the skilled beekeepers at Westbury Bee Group for making the day so special and memorable for the siblings. Days like these are so important for allowing the siblings to take their minds away from any worries at home and make friends with others with shared experiences.

Read more about their beekeeping adventures – https://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/blog/a-buzzing-day-out-for-the-siblings-at-westbury/

To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday earlier this month, BBC Radio 2 broadcast a special programme by Zoe Ball ‘Camilla: Portrait of a Queen’ talking about the life and passions of Her Majesty The Queen, including her patronage of charities like Helen & Douglas House.

Our CEO Jane Long was interviewed about one of the most magical events in the Helen & Douglas calendar: the annual Clarence House Christmas party for the children, families and staff. The event is gives the children cared for by Helen & Douglas House a spectacular start to the festive season with gifts of gingerbread cookies, a chance to decorate the amazing Clarence House tree, and to top it all off, a delicious sausage and mash lunch served by Her Majesty The Queen.

Listen now on BBC Sounds by searching “Camilla” and hear Jane Long’s interview at 36:20 🧡

Join our volunteer team and celebrate the fantastic fundraising of our local community by being one of our Bubble Rush volunteers!

Pop your application in now - https://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/job/community-events-volunteer/

A very Happy Birthday to our Helen & Douglas House Didcot charity shop which turns 13 today!

𝐉𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐝𝐜𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝: “Working for Helen & Douglas House is incredibly rewarding. It's an honour to contribute to making a difference in the lives of the families we serve. I am passionate about our mission, and the dedication of our amazing staff and volunteers truly reflects our collective efforts. We also want to thank our wonderful customers, both regular and new, for their support. Without them, our work wouldn't be possible.”

Here's to another fantastic year of charity shopping and teamwork!

In today’s fast-paced work environment, encouraging team spirit and camaraderie is more important than ever. A great way to achieve this is through team charity challenges. Participating in these events not only brings employees together but also contributes to a greater cause. 🧡

Our recent Snowdon Sunrise trek is a perfect example of the benefits of team charity challenges, and we hope to inspire other teams to join our upcoming Bubble Rush event in September.

Hear from Christina from our HR team, who recently completed the Snowdon Sunrise trek alongside her HR colleagues. In our recent blog post she shares her experience and tells us the benefits from taking part in a charity challenge as a team. 💪

Read more - https://hdh.org.uk/benefits-of-team-charity-challenges

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Her Majesty The Queen! 🎂

We hope Her Majesty The Queen has a wonderful day filled with joy, love and blessings.

We are honoured to have Her Majesty as our Patron. She has shown us wonderful support over the years and brought smiles to many of our children's faces. 🧡

🌟 Did You Know? 🌟

At Helen & Douglas House, we offer Sibling Support Groups to help brothers and sisters of children with terminal or life-shortening illnesses. Many siblings feel alone and are unable to talk to their friends about how they are feeling.

Our Sibling Support Groups provide a safe and understanding space where siblings can talk about what they’re going through with people who understand. This support helps to reduce feelings of isolation and makes them feel less alone.

In 2023/2024, our Sibling Support Team:
🧡 Received 55 new referrals for Sibling Support
🧡 Supported over 50 children and young people in group support
🧡 Provided 1:1 support to over 40 young people

Your donations allow us to continue supporting the siblings of children who come to Helen & Douglas House and make a positive difference where it matters most. 🧡