Priscilla Bacon Hospice is raising money to fund the new hospice being built for Norfolk and Waveney. They have raised over £11m of their £12.5m target and they broke ground on the new site in February 2022. The new hospice will boast the most modern facilities and a wider range of services giving people with terminal or life-limiting illness a greater choice of care.

A comment from Steve Jackson (NM Finance Director):-

"Priscilla Bacon Hospice is a charity that is very close to our hearts at NM Finance. They provide outstanding palliative care for members of the Norfolk community and have been doing so for 40 years. A hospice exists to improve the lives of people who have a life-limiting or terminal illness. Last year, one of my good friends, James Henry passed away from terminal cancer. He was 50yrs old and he left behind 6 children. I wanted to do something to help the charity in James' memory and that is why in May this year, Max Mace (MD at NM Finance) and myself are cycling from North Wales to Wells-next-the-sea, two of James' favourite places in the world. Neither of us are cyclists and I have decided to complete the journey on James' bike-wish us luck. This is for you Jimbo!"

A testimonial from Des Mace (NM Finance founder):-

“I cannot speak more highly of the fantastic care provided by the Priscilla Bacon Hospice . My good friend Stephen spent 3 weeks in the hospice soon after being diagnosed with a malignant inoperable brain tumour. Prior to admission he had lost weight, was virtually immobile and was unable to communicate.

I visited him on the day after his arrival at Priscilla Bacon Hospice, which was also the day before I was flying out of the country for 2 weeks. This visit was so distressing. Stephen was unable to speak to me and was not able to function in any way. I honestly thought that this was going to be my last farewell to a much-loved friend.

Imagine my surprise upon returning to Priscilla Bacon, having learnt that Stephen was responding to treatment, to be greeted by him wearing shorts and trainers, running about the ward and suggesting that perhaps we should pop out for a beer!

Stephen had further treatment but his quality of life after staying at Priscilla Bacon was little short of miraculous. He was granted many more months as a result of this astounding care and was able to spend quality time with friends and family. Praise must go to staff and for the care so generously given to Stephen, both at the onset of his illness and again at the end of his life.

My sincere thanks to everyone at Priscilla Bacon Hospice. A truly wonderful organisation."

Des Mace

To hit our 2023 fundraising target, we are-

Dec ‘22- Christmas E-Cards

Rather than sending out physical Christmas cards this year, we are sending out e-cards and donating the money saved to PB Hospice.

Dec ‘22- Built with Love Campaign

Instead of exchanging Secret Santa presents in the office this year we are all getting involved in this campaign. Donating £10 each and writing a message for a loved one which with be built into the foundations of the new hospice.

May ‘23- Wales to Wells-next-the-sea Cycle Challenge

Steve Jackson and Max Mace will be embarking on a 250 mile cycle challenge from Cadair Idris mountain in Wales to Wells-next-the-sea in memory of James Henry, Steve’s friend who passed away in 2022 with terminal cancer. These were James’ favourite two places in the world and Steve will be riding James’ bike in his memory.

June ’23- NM Finance Golf Day at Barnham Broom GC

In June 2022 we raised £6,500 at our charity golf day, a figure we hope to beat in 2023. If you would like to enter a team, please contact marketing@nmfinance.co.uk.

June ‘23- 3 Peaks Challenge

Hannah Denney and Gregg Baker will be climbing the 3 highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours.

July ’23- 5k run

Rebecca Thomas will be competing in a 5k run in Norfolk.

Sept ’23- Parachute Jump

Ben Underdown will be completing his first parachute jump.

Further events to be confirmed...