What is the £45 Challenge?
This August, we’re inviting local businesses big and small to take part in a fun, meaningful fundraising campaign to support the hospice and mark our 45th year of care.
Here’s how it works:
- We’ll give you the starter fund, £45.
- Use your network, creativity and teamwork
- Raise as much money as you can!
- Return the fund, plus the extra cash raised for hospice care!
At the end of the 45 days, we’ll host a special celebration to bring all the teams together, reveal the total raised, and shine a light on the incredible difference you’ve made.
Please note: as a minimum, we ask that the original £45 is returned at the end of the challenge. You’ll be asked to sign an agreement to confirm this.
Key dates:
1 August: The Challenge Begins!
You receive the starter fund from us in a golden envelope.
7 August: Sign ups Close
This is your last chance to get involved!
15 September: The Challenge Finishes!
You return the starter fund along with the money you’ve raised for hospice care.
17 September: Celebration!
We come together with all the participating teams to celebrate and dish out prizes.

Join the Challenge
The challenge is on – but sign ups are staying open until Thursday 7 August, so it's not too late to get started!
Why take part?
The £45 Challenge is more than a fundraiser. It’s a chance to:
- Showcase your team’s creativity and generosity
- Build team spirit and boost engagement
- Connect with your community in a meaningful way
- Support compassionate, local hospice care
- Compete with other businesses for fun awards and recognition.
And yes, there will be prizes – in a variety of fun categories!
We’ll be with you every step of the way — sharing stories, visiting your teams, and cheering you on. A live leaderboard will track the totals and help spark a little friendly competition.
Why it matters
Every pound you raise helps St Margaret’s Hospice continue to provide essential care and comfort to people facing a life-limiting illness across Somerset.
With your help, we can ensure even more patients and families receive the support they need.

Ready to turn £45 into something powerful?
The challenge is on – but sign ups are staying open until Thursday 7 August, so it's not too late to get started!
Participating Businesses
See who’s already sign up to The £45 Challenge!
- A C Mole Accountants
- Aurora Energy Research
- Barolo Lounge
- EGSH Ltd – Henstridge Airfield
- Fondo Lounge
- Gibbins Richards
- Nuffield Health
- Stockmoor Lodge Care Home
- Vertu Volvo, Taunton

Our A-Z of Fundraising
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Here's a whole alphabet full of them!