Hospice is in the running for cash
NICOLA FINDLAY
Kilbryde Hospice is in the running to receive a £15,000 cash boost.
The hospice, in the grounds of Hairmyres Hospital, has been shortlisted to become one of the latest recipients of funding from Scotmid Cooperative’s Community Connect initiative – potentially being awarded the cash to fund the creation of a sensory garden.
Community Connect was launched in 2017 and enables Scotmid members to award good cause groups in their local area with a share of £25,000, generated via the sale of single use carrier bags.
In the Glasgow and West of Scotland area, Kilbryde Hospice is one of three good cause groups who have been shortlisted to receive funding with either the top award of £15,000 or two runners-up groups receiving £5000.
Kilbryde Hospice is a voluntary independent hospice which exists to provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to people with life limiting progressive illnesses and to their relatives and carers.
In addition to providing in patient specialist palliative care, they also deliver care at home services and a Day Service provision.
Community Connect funding would be used to transform the grounds into a sensory garden which stimulates all five senses and will provide a peaceful haven for all who come into contact with the hospice.
Chief executive, Gordon McHugh said: “We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Community Connect.
“Kilbryde is a voluntary independent hospice which exists to provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to people with life limiting progressive illnesses and to their relatives and carers.
“The aim is to enable people to live life to the fullest. In addition to providing in-patient specialist palliative care we also deliver care at home and have a Day Service provision.
“The Community Connect funds would contribute towards the transformation of the grounds of Kilbryde into a sensory garden which stimulates all five senses and will provide a peaceful haven for all who come into contact with the hospice.”