Farleigh Hospice is a registered charity (no. 284670) which provides hospice care to people affected by life-limiting illnesses across mid Essex.They help patients to live as actively as possible from the point of diagnosis to the end of their life, by providing physical and emotional care, free of charge.With approximately 40% of their yearly running costs being funded by the local NHS, they rely on the support and goodwill of the local mid Essex community to contribute to the £16,039 it costs to provide their services each day.

Our employees at First Data Basildon are taking part in the 20th Birketts’ Race4Business and helping to raise money for a new HOP (Hospice Outreach Project) vehicle.

The Farleigh HOP vehicle travels through the local community providing information about the hospice and its services. Specialist staff answer questions or concerns, give qualified advice and signpost people so they receive the best support possible. In 2016, Farleigh Hospice’s original HOP vehicle was retired due to mechanical defects and there has been a decline in the information available to communities, particularly in remote areas.

By sponsoring Race4Business 2018, you’ll help purchase a new HOP, allowing Farleigh Hospice to provide the specialist support where it’s needed most.