Get ready to cheer for Optime Group as we make a splash for an incredible cause! On Saturday 6th September 2025, our team will be at Tilgate Lake, paddling with all our might in the exhilarating Dragon Boat Race 2025!

We're not just racing for fun; we're racing to be crowned Dragon Boat champions and, more importantly, to raise vital funds for St Catherine's Hospice. This event is a fantastic opportunity for our team to come together, strengthen our bonds, and challenge ourselves while supporting a charity close to our hearts. The competition will be fierce, but our determination to support St Catherine's is even stronger!

Why St Catherine's Hospice?

St Catherine's Hospice provides expert end-of-life care and compassionate support to approximately 2,500 people and their families living with terminal or life-limiting conditions across West Sussex and East Surrey every single year. From their hospice wards to individual homes, they offer essential medical and nursing care, alongside invaluable emotional and practical support through their dedicated Wellbeing Team, including counselling, welfare advice, and bereavement services.

It costs around £12 million to run the hospice each year, with less than a third of this coming from the NHS. The rest is raised through the incredible generosity of the community.

The Optime Group team is committed to making a difference, but we can't do it without your help! Every donation, big or small, propels us closer to our fundraising goal and directly contributes to the vital services St Catherine's Hospice provides.

Please support Optime Group as we paddle for purpose! Donate today and help us help St Catherine's Hospice continue their amazing work.