Charities

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust was founded in 1962, driven by a concern to protect local wildlife and natural habitats. Our first nature reserve was Blackmoor Copse, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of the most important woods in Wiltshire for butterflies. Today, we manage over 40 nature reserves across the county, including wetland, woodland, meadow and chalk downland habitats. The majority are designated for their conservation value, and many are recognised for their historical and archaeological importance. We are passionate about getting people outdoors to experience nature and to take action to ensure its protection. This involves: i) Creating living landscapes across Wiltshire by restoring, reconnecting and recreating wildlife habitats across landscapes for wildlife and people. ii) Inspiring and supporting people to live more sustainably.

Winchester Hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care to adults with life-limiting illness who live in Winchester and surrounding villages. Our dedicated team is here to support patients to live a life as full as possible in an environment that enhances well-being, privacy, and care. At Winchester Hospice, every moment matters.

Winchester Radio is a volunteer-led, community-driven, dementia-friendly, national-awards-winning charity, dedicated to supporting the older generation, taking an holistic approach to positive ageing, reducing loneliness, and improving health, especially amongst the socially-isolated and digitally excluded. We provide a community radio service to Winchester and the surrounding area on 94.7FM and DAB digital radio, as well as online, and thehospital radio service at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

Winston's Wish is the UK's first childhood bereavement charity and have been supporting grieving children and young people since 1992. We provide specialist bereavement support services to children and young adults (up to 25), those who care for them and professional bodies across the UK.

Wirral Hospice has been providing FREE care for adult patients with life-limiting illnesses. We also support carers and loved ones who are are at the heart of everything we do. Although some NHS funding is received, the majority of our income is donated by individuals, families, groups, companies and charitable trusts. Every penny counts and helps us to make a real difference to the specialist care we provide for our patients and those important to them.