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St. Vincent's and Accord Hospices Join Forces to Ensure Continuity of Care

St. Vincent’s Hospice in Howwood  and the ACCORD Hospice in Paisley have joined forces to ensure they can deliver a continuous level of care to families and the community in the wake of COVID-19 crisis.

Dance Event Makes Some Big Moves for Charity

On Saturday 7 March 14 couples rocked the dance floor at St. Vincent’s Hospice’s ninth annual Strictly Come Prancing event, raising more than £67,000 for the charity.

HG MacAsphalt sponsors Strictly Come Prancing

HG MacAsphalt have pledged their support to St. Vincent’s Hospice by becoming the headline sponsor for their annual dance spectacular, Strictly Come Prancing next month.

Going the Distance

Victoria Hamilton from Kilmacolm has successfully raised more than £10,000 for St. Vincent’s Hospice after an intense year of fundraising, which concluded by completing the Loch Ness Marathon, in memory of her father who sadly died in 2018.

Will you Walk For Us?

On Sunday 26 of April Glasgow welcomes back The Kiltwalk and we need you to walk for St. Vincent’s Hospice!

Young People Feel Stronger This Christmas

Pioneering ‘Girls Group’ at St. Vincent’s Hospice supports young people who have lost a loved one.

Volunteer eNewsletter - Winter 2019

So much of what we do is only possible because of our Volunteers, especially around this busy time of year! 

Morrison’s Spread the Christmas Spirit to Local Charity

The team from Morrison’s in Johnstone have shown their Christmas spirit, by donating beautiful sets of toiletry hampers to St. Vincent’s Hospice for all of the people in their Inpatient Unit.

Walk Through Fire in 2020

Start 2020 by doing something incredible and walk on fire for St. Vincent’s Hospice. The Firewalk for St. Vincent’s Hospice returns on Wednesday 5 February 2020 and is open for registration.

House Transforms into Coffee Shop for Charity

Christine McGowan, from Renfrew, has raised an incredible £2,090 for St. Vincent’s Hospice by holding a fundraising coffee morning in her own home.

Light Up a Life on Sunday 24 November

St. Vincent’s Hospice invite you to join them at 4.30pm on Sunday 24 November for their annual Light Up a Life event. The dedications service begins with at Corseford School at 4.30pm for a candlelit procession along the footpath up to the Hospice, where they will begin their dedication service and light the Christmas tree in memory of those who have been loved in the community.

The New St. Vincent's Magazine is Out Now!

Our brand new Hospice Magazine is available now to download!  With a fresh new design, this edition gives you the chance to meet just a handful of the incredible people who work at St. Vincent's Hospice.There is so much more to the Hospice than meets the eye, and we hope this edition of our Magazine gives you a better idea of exactly how much your support means to us, and all the amazing work it makes possible.You can download it at this link!

Co-op Community Fund

Right now you have a fantastic opportunity to raise vital funding for our services – and all you have to do is your shop at Co-op

Light Up a Life 2019

Will you Light Up a Life?This Christmas, we invite you to celebrate the life of a loved one by dedicating a light on our tree and making a donation to St. Vincent's Hospice. Your gift will make such a difference to local families, surrounding them with specialist and compassionate care.

Johnstone Shops Suffer Severe Flood Damage

St. Vincent’s Hospice have been forced to temporarily close their two charity shops in Johnstone Town Centre as a result of significant flood damage from the property above. This has resulted not only in the loss of several valuable items of stock, but vital income for the local Hospice due to closure.

Gala Day Raises Hundreds for Hospice

St. Vincent’s Hospice have raised more than £600 at the Johnstone Gala Day, thanks to the fantastic support of the community, Johnstone Community Council and an extremely generous donation of bikes from the KibbleWorks.

Coffee Morning Aims to Help "Repay" Hospice

A coffee “morning” in aid of St. Vincent’s Hospice will be taking place on Sunday 29 September in Habbies Bar and Grill in Kilbarchan as part of their Ambassador, Victoria Hamilton’s, efforts to raise £10,000 for the charity.

Will You Take the Step Up Challenge?

Will you go the extra mile for a good cause? Literally? St. Vincent’s Hospice are looking for supporters to get sponsored to walk 30 miles between Sunday 1 and Monday 30 September. Just one mile a day.

Friendly, Free Advice about Powers of Attorney

St. Vincent’s Hospice is offering a helpful legal advice service completely free of charge to any adult in Renfrewshire, on Wednesday 4 September.

Local Bowling Club Raise Thousands for Hospice Care

St. Vincent’s Hospice have been blown away by the kindness of members and friends of the John G. Fleming Bowling Club in Houston, with the incredible donation of £3,350 raised at their annual fundraising events.

Glasgow Kiltwalk Raises Thousands for Local Hospice

Supporters of St. Vincent’s Hospice have raised more than £15,000 for the local charity by taking part on the Glasgow Kiltwalk.

Step Up for St. Vincent's Event Cancelled

St. Vincent’s Hospice regret to announce that due to  unforeseen circumstances , they have taken the decision to cancel their “Step Up” sponsored walk event which was scheduled to take place on Sunday 1 September at Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch.

Will You Step Up for St. Vincent's Hospice?

With less than one month to go until their Step Up sponsored walk event, St. Vincent’s Hospice are looking for as many people as possible to put their best foot forward to support their charity.

Bright Future for Local Charity

St. Vincent’s Hospice are looking to a “bright” future in their furniture shop, thanks to 24 new LED lights which have been installed in their basement store thanks to support from ENGIE. ENGIE are working throughout Renfrewshire completing refurbishment upgrades to numerous properties on behalf of Renfrewshire Council.

New Look for Local Hospice

St. Vincent’s Hospice has received a £15,000 grant, funded by Smith Skip Limited through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund (SLCF) allowing major upgrades to their signage and Community Gardens.

St. Vincent’s Hospice Awarded £2,950 Grant by the Crerar Trust

St. Vincent’s Hospice has received a grant for £2,950 from the Crerar Trust to buy new specialist rise and recline chairs to help enhance the quality of care provided for patients in their Inpatient Unit.

We need more volunteers

St. Vincent’s Hospice are appealing to the local community for volunteers who are able to give their spare time to assist at their Hospice shop on Neilston Road, Paisley.

Classics at Castle Semple Returns for 2019

‘Classics at Castle Semple’ Car show will return to the shores of Lochwinnoch for its 9th year this Sunday 20th October 2019, with proceeds going towards supporting St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Step Up for St. Vincent's 2019

On Sunday 1 September, the family friendly “Step Up for St. Vincent’s Hospice” sponsored walk will return for its third year, taking place at Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch, at 11am.

Cocktails on the Clyde Raises Thousands for Charity

The first Cocktails on the Clyde Event for St. Vincent’s Hospice has raised more than £13,000 for the local charity, which provides specialist care and support for families and people affected by life-limiting conditions.

Movies and Bake Sale raise Hundreds!

We are so thankful to Olivia Hamilton, J6 Pupil at St Colomba’s Junior School in Kilmacolm, who wanted to do something with her classmates to raise money for our Hospice for looking after her Papa last year. Recently holding a bake sale and a movie night, they raised over £700 for our services! Olivia came in yesterday to donate the money personally, alongside her mum, one of our Ambassador’s, Victoria, who is running the Loch Ness Marathon in October. The money from these events will be helping towards her target of raising £10,000 for St. Vincent’s.

Motoring Extravaganza returns to Paisley this Saturday

St. Vincent’s Hospice is bringing its hugely popular CarFest into the town centre once again this Saturday 15 June 2019 for a fun day out for the whole family.

Hospice Benefits from New Technology

St. Vincent’s Hospice is benefitting from a huge upgrade to their IT systems, thanks to a £20,000 grant from the Miss M J M Smith Trust.

A New Way to Care

This Volunteers Week, St. Vincent’s Hospice has unveiled a new way for people to get involved and support their charity, with the introduction of their official Ambassador Programme.

Free legal advice session at St. Vincent’s Hospice

On Wednesday 5 June, St. Vincent’s Hospice is offering confidential legal advice sessions completely free of charge. This service is being provided courtesy of the voluntary support from trusted local solicitors. Sessions are open to any adult. However, as places are limited, priority will be given to people living in Renfrewshire.

Charities come together to celebrate carers in Renfrewshire

As part of Carers Week 2019, three local charities are coming together to celebrate the work of carers in Renfrewshire by hosting two free events for anyone who is looking after or supporting a loved one on Wednesday 12 June. These will take place from 10am until 2pm in: - Linstone Housing Association Building, Linwood - Methodist Church Halls, Paisley

Cocktails on the Clyde

On Sunday 23 June, kick off the summer in style with some cocktails, afternoon tea and entertainment at Mar Hall, Bishopton, and all for a fantastic cause, at the first Cocktails on the Clyde event in aid of St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Good Death Week 2019 - What is a Will?

This week is Good Death Week in Scotland, dedicated to helping people have practical, helpful, and sensitive conversations about issues relating to death and dying. A common question we are often faced with is: “What is a Will? And why do I need one?”

Beyond the Hospice: Gail Chalk

Our team at St. Vincent’s come from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and roads which have led them to help us provide the care that we do on a daily basis. One of these individuals is Gail Chalk, who has been with us since year one, and touched so many lives during this time. But this is only part of her story.

Gryffe Valley Rotary Club 10k for Charity

On Sunday 19 May, The Gryffe Valley Rotary Club will be holding their annual 10K race, supported by Arnold Clark, to raise funds for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Motoring Extravaganza returns to Paisley town centre this summer!

St. Vincent’s Hospice is bringing its hugely popular CarFest into the town centre once again on Saturday 15th June and a fun day out for all the family is guaranteed!

Signature Flights Soar for Charity

The team from Signature Flights have raised £1,920 for St. Vincent’s Hospice by completing a series of challenges and events for the local charity.

Doing it for Dad: Running the Loch Ness Marathon

Victoria Hamilton from Kilmacolm is running the Loch Ness Marathon in memory of her dad because she is “determined” to raise £10,000 for St. Vincent’s Hospice to thank them for their care and support.  

Not coming up short!

8-year-old- Malcolm Tarbert has raised more than £400 for St. Vincent’s Hospice in a very unique way – by wearing shorts every single day since September 2018.

Age is no limit as 81-year-old wins Strictly Come Prancing

At St. Vincent’s Hospice’s Strictly Come Prancing dance event, the unlikely duo of Lynn Ferguson and 81-year-old Alex Glass shocked both the audience and the judges by beating 12 other couples to win the competition.

Singers raise hundreds for charity

The second Sing for St. Vincent’s Event which took place on Monday 18th March has raised more £400 for the local charity as part of the Lochwinnoch Arts Festival.

Cor Hutton celebrates the opening of St. Vincent's Charity Shop

Guinness World Record holder and the first Scot to receive a double hand transplant, Cor Hutton, has joined St. Vincent’s Hospice today to celebrate the grand reopening of their charity shop in Lochwinnoch.

St. Vincent's Hospice Spring Newsletter

Our Spring Newsletter is available now to download! 

Pocket Money to Patient Care

7-year-old Orla Irvine from Beith has raised a heart-warming £145 for St. Vincent’s Hospice by using her own pocket money to buy prizes and presents, to organise a raffle for the local charity.

Change is coming to Lochwinnoch

Due to the hard work of the Change Lochwinnoch Campaign and St. Vincent’s Hospice Volunteers, the charity shop in the heart of the village will begin its major refurbishment on Friday 1st March 2019.

Leading UK company pledges support for local charity

Barr + Wray, a world leading provider of pool and spa design alongside water engineering, has pledged its support to St. Vincent’s Hospice by becoming headline sponsor for their hugely popular Strictly Come Prancing event this Spring.

Volunteer Stories - Meet William...

For the last ten years, William Dougan has been a dedicated volunteer at St. Vincent’s Hospice, providing a reliable, kind and friendly face to patients, visitors and staff when they come to us by greeting them at Reception.

30th Anniversary to end in a blaze of glory

To mark the end of their 30th Anniversary, St. Vincent’s Hospice are having their hottest fundraising event ever, with a Firewalk on Tuesday 29th January.

Paisley Pub raises £6,000 for local charity

The Lord Lounsdale in Paisley has raised more than £6,000 for people and families affected by life limiting conditions, following a series of fundraising events for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Change Lochwinnoch this Christmas!

This Christmas, St. Vincent’s Hospice and Change Lochwinnoch are appealing for donations to help them raise £1,500 to reach their target amount to refurbish the charity store in the heart of the village.

Learning from the pupils: a new approach to bereavement support in schools

Students from Gryffe High School are attempting to raise awareness of the issues facing young people who have gone through the loss of a parent or loved one by sharing their own experiences, and developing a pioneering new approach to bereavement support in school.

Thorn Primary School take the 30 for 30 challenge!

Pupils and teachers from Thorn Primary School in Johnstone have taken part in a “30 Challenge” for St. Vincent’s Hospice as part of their 30th Anniversary celebrations, raising an incredible £1,664.50.

Team Tortoise go the Distance!

Our Trustee Board Member, Brendan Faulds, and dedicated supporter Gary Robinson, have raised a staggering £1,295 for St. Vincent's Hospice by completing a 45 mile cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh.

Parliament Praises Lochwinnoch Arts Festival

The Lochwinnoch Arts Festival has been praised in the Scottish Parliament for their amazing support of St. Vincent's Hospice, raising £1,792.78 for the local charity through their two week series of events earlier this year. 

Mhairi Black MP donates Silver Birch Tree

We were delighted today to receive the lovely donation of  aSilver Birch Tree from MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, Mhairi Black, as part of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy (QCC). 

St. Vincent's Hospice Volunteer News - Autumn 2018

We have had an absolutely fantastic year, and a huge part of this is the vital contributions of our volunteers. With that in mind we are delighted to say that our second Volunteer eNewsletter is available now to download, with all the details of our Christmas Lunch, upcoming events, and the achievements of some of our amazing team. 

Carrie - a poem from Arthur and Catherine

We recently received this beautiful poem from Arthur and Catherine, in memory of a loved one cared for by St. Vincent's.If you would like to share some memories, have a poem or story of your own, please get in touch by emailing Info@svh.co.uk. 

Team SPAR Glide over the Clyde for Charity

A team of 14 staff and supporters from SPAR took on the daunting challenge of Zipsliding at high speed across the River Clyde for St. Vincent’s Hospice, bringing an impressive end to their fundraising efforts over the last several months, as they raised a staggering £6,500.

Our first School Newsletter

At St. Vincent's, we work very closely with schools all across the community, helping to raise awareness of the exciting opportunities we have for young people to be involved and support our services. 

Autumn Newsletter 2018

Classics at Castle Semple returns for 2018

‘Classics at Castle Semple’ Car show will return to the shores of Lochwinnoch for its 8th year this Sunday, 21st October 2018, with proceeds going towards supporting St. Vincent’s Hospice.

TV Stars take on the Custard Challenge for Hospice Care Week

Hot off the heels of the success of ITV’s WOS wrestling, two of the young stars of the show have taken on their greatest opponent yet: a bucket of custard, as they were gunged for St. Vincent’s Hospice as part of Hospice Care Week.

Hospice Care Week - St. Vincent's Hospice needs your help

This week, St. Vincent’s Hospice, are taking part in Hospice Care Week 2018 and are looking for your help in shaping the future of their services.

The Gift of Music

The new Music Therapy project at St. Vincent’s Hospice has received a massive boost, thanks to an incredible donation of instruments and state-of-the-art sound equipment from local supporter Joe McGuire.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

10-year-old Mitchell Strachan has raised £400 for St. Vincent’s Hospice as part of their 30th Anniversary by growing his hair for 30 weeks straight.

St. Vincent's Hospice Needs You!

St. Vincent’s Hospice need as many people as possible to offer their comments and feedback on the future of their services as part of their Community Review.

Create a legacy with our Woodland Walk

Since our community garden was created in 2015, it is easy to forget that this was once a green field, which was largely unused and ignored. Just a few short years later, it is now a beautiful space filled with plants, flowers, a pond and pathways for people to take in the scenery, relax and enjoy.

Support St. Vincent’s while you shop online!

You can now support St. Vincent’s Hospice while you shop online at absolutely no cost by signing up with AmazonSmile.

St. Vincent’s Hospice committed to Fundraising Standards

St. Vincent’s Hospice have furthered their commitment to transparency and high standards, by signing up to the Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel Fundraising Guarantee.

10-year-old donates entire Lego collection to St. Vincent’s

10-year-old James Blair from Johnstone has donated his entire Lego collection to St. Vincent’s Hospice for children who come to visit relatives and loved ones.

New Public Footpath Officially Opens

St. Vincent’s Hospice are celebrating today, following the official opening of their new Public Footpath, connecting Beith Road to Midton Road, improving accessibility to their grounds.

Bowfield Hotel’s 10K charity run raises over £1,000 for St Vincent’s Hospice

The Bowfield Hotel and Country Club’s annual 10k Charity Road Race has raised an incredible £1,365 for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Local GP takes on Tough Mudder for Charity

Dr Martin Innes, from Ravenswood Surgery in Johnstone recently took on the world famous Tough Mudder 10-mile challenge, raising more than £1,700 for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Changing lives through music therapy

St. Vincent’s Hospice are appealing for members of the public to donate their unwanted musical instruments to support their upcoming Music Therapy Project, working with Nordoff Robbins Scotland to help support people and their families affected by life limiting conditions.

Bowling Club raises over £2,000 for charity

The John G. Fleming Bowling Club in Houston have hosted a series of fundraising events, raising an incredible £2,010 for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

St. Vincent’s Hospice Summer Gathering

On Sunday 19 August at 2pm, St. Vincent’s Hospice warmly invites members of the public and supporters to attend their Annual Summer Gathering of Thanksgiving and Remembrance.

Co-op Community Fund

All through August, September and October 2018, there is a wonderful opportunity to raise vital funding for our Community Nurse Specialist Service at St. Vincent’s Hospice – without any additional cost to you!

Dry cleaner helps local lion stay fresh and fluffy

Harrod’s Dry Cleaners in Bridge of Weir are supporting St. Vincent’s Hospice in a very unique way by making sure their mascot, Vinnie the Lion, stays fresh and fluffy by cleaning him completely free of charge.

St. Vincent's Volunteer News

Our volunteers are vital to everything we do at St. Vincent's Hospice, giving us more than 44,000 hours of their time every single year. 

Renfrewshire Provost Launches the St. Vincent's 30 Challenge!

As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we are thrilled that today Renfrewshire Provost, Lorraine Cameron, has launched our #30Challenge! Taking up the task of making 30 teas and coffees (along with baking 30 scones) for 30 members of staff, to help raise awareness and support for St. Vincent’s Hospice!

The Unwanted Companion - One Man's Journey with Motor Neurons Disease

Today, Thursday 21 June, is Global Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness Day 2018, committed to raising awareness of MND and the impact this has on thousands of people and families all across the world every year.

Queen's Award for St. Vincent's Hospice Volunteers

Her Majesty the Queen has named St. Vincent’s Hospice as a recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; the highest award which can be given to volunteer groups in the UK.

Hospice patients benefit from new smart TVs

Patients at St. Vincent’s Hospice are benefitting from eight brand new smart televisions in their In-patient Unit, thanks to a generous grant of £2,100 from the Kilbarchan General Society.

Beavers and Cubs go the distance for charity

The Howwood Beavers and Cubs, along with Fordbank Cubs Groups have shown their community spirit by raising an incredible £773.50 for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Tam Cowan Sizzles for Scottish Hospices

Tam Cowan donned his chef’s whites this week to launch The Big Summer Sizzle.

Caring since day one: Audrey Fulton

In February 1988, after a five year fundraising effort and more than a year of renovation works, St. Vincent’s Hospice opened their doors at North Road in Johnstone.

30 songs for 30 years

A ceilidh organised by three locals has found a unique way to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of St. Vincent’s Hospice, putting together a special 30 song Strip the Willow medley at an event, raising more than £2,000 for the charity.

Arts Festival raises thousands for local Hospice

The Lochwinnoch Arts Festival has drawn to a close raising £1,792.78 for St. Vincent’s Hospice in memory of Anne Moore, a long-time volunteer with the charity and well-known local musician.

Dancing duos raise thousands for charity

11 couples danced the night away at the St. Vincent’s Hospice Strictly Come Prancing, going head to head to raise more than £25,000 for the charity.

Spring Newsletter 2018

For the first time, you can download and view our St. Vincent's Hospice Newsletter online! Showcasing all the latest news and activity from the Hospice, including upcoming events, our Volunteer Spotlight and our 30th Anniversary celebrations, you can view all of this at the link below.

New tartan marks landmark for Scottish charity

St. Vincent's Hospice have continued to mark their 30th Anniversary year with the unveiling of their official tartan.

The right moves for charity

A local dance class has raised more than £4,000 for St. Vincent’s Hospice, to help buy innovative new equipment for their services.

Art Festival hitting the right note for St. Vincent’s

From Tuesday 13 March, the 2018 Lochwinnoch Arts Festival will be holding an incredible range of events in memory of Anne Moore, a much loved local art lover and musician, with proceeds going to support St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Work on new footpath now underway

Following their announcement in December, work has now begun on a new public footpath to improve access to St. Vincent’s Hospice by connecting Beith Road and Midton Road.

30th Anniversary Ball raises thousands for charity

St. Vincent’s Hospice raised more than £72,000 at their 30th Anniversary Ceilidh Ball, gathering hundreds of guests, supporters and sponsors from across the community on Friday 2 February.

Step Up for St. Vincent’s Hospice

On Sunday 25th March, the hugely popular Step Up for St. Vincent’s Hospice sponsored walk will return for its second year, taking place at Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch, at 11am.

Woodland Walk

As part of our 30th Anniversary Celebrations, we are creating a Woodland Walk through our Hospice grounds.

30 Years of Kindness

When she was just a little girl, Louise Strachan donated £25 from a jumble sale to St. Vincent’s Hospice, to help bring care to the local community. Now, as they prepare for their 30th Anniversary, Louise is in charge of leading and organising the celebrations.

Thank you from St. Vincent's Hospice

St. Vincent’s Hospice have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity of the local community following the break in and robbery of one of their charity shops in Paisley earlier this week.

Opening up the Countryside

The local community are set to benefit from a new public footpath to improve access to St. Vincent’s Hospice by connecting Beith Road and Midton Road.

Hospice looking for support following break in

Following a break in to their charity shop in Glenburn, St. Vincent’s Hospice are appealing to local trade workers to repair their locks and shutters ahead of Christmas.

Getting patients fit for Christmas

St. Vincent’s Hospice are pioneering a new treatment approach for patients with life limiting conditions, helping them get fitter and more active in time for Christmas.

School kids rock their festive finest for St. Vincent's

On Friday 8 December, local schools from Renfrewshire came together to wear their best Christmas jumpers to raise awareness and support for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Ladies Lunch raises £24,000 for charity

The festive season kicked off in impressive style this weekend, as the St. Vincent’s Hospice Ladies Lunch raised an incredible £24,000 for their charity.

Racking up support for charity

On Friday 15 December, Phil Steven, from Howwood, is set to put his skills on the pool table to the ultimate test as he attempts to pot 6,000 balls in less than 24 hours for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Celebration rose planted in local Hospice

St. Vincent’s Hospice in Johnstone has recently added a rare Trefoil Rose to their Community Garden, following a heart-warming donation in the name of a beloved member of the local community.