 Naomi House is a purpose-built children's hospice that provides a homely environment for children and young people with life-limiting conditions that means they will not live to become adults.
They provide care and support through good days, difficult days and last days to children, young people, and their families.
 They are an entirely independent, charitable organisation committed to enhancing the quality of life. Each child and young person is an individual and Naomi House strives to meet their changing physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural needs throughout the course of their life.
They also recognise that each child and young person is part of a family and they consider the needs of all family members and offer support and practical help to them during life and after death.
They supply: :
- respite care – for families with a life-limited child
- palliative care – to alleviate the symptoms experienced by someone with an illness or condition that cannot be cured and make them as comfortable as possible.
- terminal care - by offering expert care in the final stages of the child or young person’s life, and offering symptom management and support for the family
- bereavement care – support the family with difficult practical issues that need addressing, such as registering the death and planning the funeral service, alongside the emotional care and support in the initial difficult days
- music therapy - the use of a music room, filled with all kinds of instruments, to enable all children with a variety of abilities to express themselves and put a smile on their faces
- play therapy – to give children another means of expression, creativity stimulation and an outlet for communication
- hydrotherapy – for children with muscle conditions, stiff joints and limited movement
- multi-sensory therapy – offers the child a soothing, relaxing atmosphere or an interactive environment to stimulate
 Naomi House is entirely dependent upon voluntary and charitable donations. With no statutory funding available, their fundraising team works strenuously to raise in excess of £2 million each year. The vast majority of their income comes from direct fundraising - from the community, companies, individuals, legacies, grants from charitable trusts and events.
There are so many ways that you can help them. Without your support, Naomi House would not be able to provide the care and support that their families so desperately need.
So here are some suggestions:
 Become a Friend - A Friend of Naomi House is someone who commits to supporting them regularly by setting up a standing order or direct debit between their bank and Naomi House.
- Give through your Payroll - is the most tax-effective way to support Naomi House. It works as follows: you, the donor, supports Naomi House on a monthly basis directly from your pay. Your donation is taken from your pay before tax so that a monthly donation of £10 costs you just £7.80 (with the basic rate of income tax being 22%).
- Let your Company make larger donations
Many businesses support Naomi House by making a donation every year. These donations can be made at any time. It is an easy way for companies to work in partnership with Naomi House and support their local community.
- Provide Corporate Sponsorship
Support Naomi House and raise your corporate profile by sponsoring an event.
- Get your colleagues involved through staff fundraising initiatives
Team spirit, supporting a local charity, having fun and boosting staff morale are some of the reasons why companies support Naomi House through their Corporate Social Responsibility programmes.
- Let your employers match your funds
An employer will often match funds raised by staff, benefiting both Naomi House and your business. £100 raised by you when match funded becomes £200!
- Join in through Cause Related Marketing
Why not work with Naomi House to raise the profile of your company? Naomi House is well known across southern England and a partnership of this type will benefit both you and Naomi House.
 If you would like more information on fundraising through your workplace, or tips on employee fundraising, please contact Naomi House Corporate Fundraisers on 01962 843513.
How would they spend your donations?
Any donations made by your company or your staff will help to support the overall running costs of the Hospice, can be put towards specific medical equipment, clinical needs, equipment for the House or a clearly defined project.
Click on to the Naomi House website here for further information. www.naomihouse.org.uk |
