Find out more about our fabulous Golden Partners and how they are helping Macmillan Caring Locally celebrate it’s 50th year of supporting the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital.
Golden Partners
Thomas Tripp
The Thomas Tripp in Christchurch have chosen to support us for our 50th anniversary.
Having already supported us through 2023, 2024 marks a step up in their fundraising. Jason and the team are helping by donating a percentage of sales from their ‘Mac’ N Cheese along with venue hire for our Patient and Family Support Team.
Santander - Christchurch
Thank you to Santander Christchurch who are actively fundraising for us throughout this year with various things in branch, such as raffles and collections.
They kindly supported us last year. The whole team are fully on board with our MCL events and even attended our quiz night!
Heritage Investments
Heritage Investments have kindly come on board after supporting us through events and challenges in previous years.
Christchurch Music Festival
Learn more about the event here
Village Hotel
The Village Hotel Club Bournemouth, hosted our ATTACK FOR THE MAC event in January which raised just under £2,500.
They are also supporting us with various other fundraising activities throughout the year including an Easter Egg collection for our patients and young visitors at The Mac Unit, as well as another exciting fitness event this summer! Watch this space.
Leap Dance
LEAP Dance have partnered with us for 2024!
They have lots planned for us including ‘A part of this world’ their Dance Show on 5th & 6th April at The Layard Theatre, Canford Magna where they will be selling second hand dance wear, holding a bucket collection and having our merchandise stand!
BBLOC
Thank you to Bournemouth & Boscombe Light Opera Company for choosing to support us in our 50th year!
This is the second year running they have kindly supported us and we are looking forward to their show of 42nd Street in July, which you can buy tickets for here: https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/…/42nd-street-2024
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger have come on board this year and will be supporting us with various fundraising activities and also hosting lots of great Tribute Nights.
They have also very kindly made an upfront donation of an incredible £1,000 which has been a great start to the partnership.
Bodega
Our Golden Partner, BODEGA in Christchurch are helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary by pledging £1 from every ‘Coconut Mac-arita’ and house Margarita they sell until the end of the year.
The wonderful team at Bodega put together the ‘Coconut Mac-arita!’ a coconut twist on the zingy Margarita saying It’ll transport you off to a white sandy beach in the Caribbean and leave you craving more!
Brown Dog Coffee
Brown Dog Coffee in Southbourne have chosen to support us for 2024!
Pop in and grab one of their delicious charity cookies with a % of each one sold coming to us! #scrummy
Marsham Court Hotel
We are delighted to announce that our long term supporters at Marsham Court Hotel are now Golden Partners.
The hotel supports local charities in many ways, one of which is by donating £1 from every room booked throughout the year.
They will be holding a Robbie Williams tribute night on 17th May, so do come along and enjoy Tony Lewis as THE best Robbie tribute.
Thanks to all at Marsham Court for all they do for our community.
Heathlands House
Heathland House Care Home have chosen to support us for our 50th anniversary year!
We look forward to working with them.
Ward Goodman
We are delighted to announce that Ward Goodman have partnered with us as Golden Partners!
We look forward to collaborating with them in 2024 for our 50th year of serving our community.
Captains Club
We are delighted to announce our long term supporters, Captains Club Hotel & Spa, have joined us as Golden Partners.
They have supported us in so many ways over the years, we are truly grateful for all they do.
Keep an eye on our socials for the most incredible coffee morning you will ever attend here in September!
Sweet Indulgent Fancies
Sweet Indulgent Fancies have chosen to support us for 2024!!
Keep an eye out for potential ‘Mac’aroons from their store to help raise money for us!
Atorro Sports
Thank you to Rachel and Colleagues from Atorro Sports who have chosen us as their charity of the Year for our 50th anniversary!
They have offered us use of their venue both for the charity and our supporters, the latter offer already being taken up by one of our supporters hosting a Coffee Morning!
Beach Hut Cafe
Thank you to The Beach Hut Cafe who have chosen to support us for our 50th anniversary year!
The team at the Beach Hut have supported us for many years raising thousands of pounds for our local hospice.
Inshine Out
Thank you to INSHINEOUT for choosing to support us throughout 2024!
Inshineout are planning to host a coffee morning along with gifting prizes for raffles including donating a Women’s Circle Space Voucher Worth £30.00 and a Life Coaching 90 minute session worth £180.00.
The Railway
We are delighted to welcome The Railway Christchurch as a Golden Partner for 2024!
Austyn and the team at The Railway have supported us for a while now with events and collection boxes which they will continue to do, however they are also giving us 20p for every bag of crisps they sell in their pub!
Great to have you on board! #SeeWhatWeDidThere #ChooChoo
Midas Prosecco
The wonderful guys from luxury brand, Midas Prosecco have joined us as Golden Partners.
Having found that everyone can name their favourite Champagne, but nobody could name their favourite Prosecco, Midas decided to create a prosecco that will definitely be everyone’s favourite!
Grown from royal roots in the sun-soaked golden hills of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Midas Prosecco combines generations of tradition with cutting-edge technology. It is delicious and we are absolutely thrilled to have them on board.
Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners Club
Thank you to Bournemouth and Poole MG Owners Club for choosing to support us for our 50th year!
Members of the club are hoping to join some of our upcoming events to support us including bringing some of their fleet to our Summer Fete!
M-Ploy
Thank you to Mploy Healthcare for choosing to support us for our 50th year!
This year they are planning to support us by attending our Big BBQ Bash along with decorating their window display for our Birthday and possibly even a hamper prize draw!
Curtiss-Wright
The wonderful people at Curtiss-Wright have joined us as a Golden Partner.
They support local charities in many ways, including their exciting Christmas raffle!
We are delighted to have them on board and look forward to working with them in this very special year.
Think Print
Our friends over at Think Print have chosen to become Golden Partners for our 50th Anniversary!
Think Print have supported us for many years and it is only fitting that they become GOLDEN PARTNERS!
Thank You Think Print!
Select World Travel
Select World Travel, Canford Cliffs have chosen to support us for our anniversary year after already choosing us for 2023.
Thank you Select World Travel.
Hannah is hosting her annual travel show this year in October with us being their chosen charity.
For all your travel needs visit
Fairmile Fisheries
Our friends over at Fairmile Fisheries have chosen to become Golden Partners for our 50th Anniversary!
We are so lucky to have them on board after many years of support!
They have raised over £4,000 from collection tins alone!
Thank You Fairmile Fisheries!
Highcliffe Hawks
Thank you to Highcliffe Hawks Youth FC who have chosen to support us for our Golden Anniversary.
We are looking forward to working with you!
Tuckton Tea Gardens
Thank you to Tuckton Tea Gardens and Bournemouth Boating Services for choosing to support us through our 50th year!
They have many events planned over the year along with hosting some of our events. More news to follow on this fabulous partnership!
Mar-Key
Mar-Key Group kicked off their first fundraising activity as a Golden Partner for us!
A sea swim at Avon Beach in Christchurch!
The sun shone on what would have been their colleague James’ 38th Birthday, and they were joined by his wonderful family as they took to the chilly 11 degree waters and were cheered on from the shores.
Their fundraising stands at over £600!
Visit there website
Sarah Green Golf Tournament
We are delighted that the team at the Sarah Green Golf Tournament have chosen to become Golden Partners for 2024!
The Sarah Green Golf Tournament is a staple event in our diary each year and we are looking forward to working with the team again this September!
Bournemouth North Rotary
Bournemouth North Rotary Club have supported us for many years through hosting beach front coffee mornings and various other activities throughout the year.
We are delighted to announce that they have chosen to become Golden Partners for 2024!
They are really looking forward to supporting us for our 50th anniversary and getting involved with our selection of charity events.
Boscombe Charity Shop
We are delighted to announce another ‘Golden Partner’
The Boscombe Charity Shop. They have already raised the funds needed to refurbish the wet room at the Macmillan Unit and will continue to support us throughout 2024.
A Massive thank you to Nigel & Fiona!
Head on down to the Boscombe Charity Shop and support a local business, you may even find a designer label or two!
The Tattooed Golf Coach
The Tattooed Golf Coach, Harry Shaw has chosen to support by giving us a donation every time he makes a Birdie at a tournament!
Harry will be taking part in tournaments along with all his fundraising activities!
Tropic by Geraldine
Geraldine will be purchasing items for the fundraising team through her commission every month and offering wellness in the work place days.
Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club
Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club are supporting us through 2024 with a collection tin on their premises and plan to have competitions and raffles for us.
Dorset Coast Wills
Dorset Coast Wills
Dorset Coast Wills are providing one free Will Writing a month as part of their Golden Partnership.
Mudeford Ladies Club
Thank you to Mudeford Ladies Club who have chosen to become Golden Partners for our 50th year!
They plan regular fundraising activities including an MCL ‘Afternoon Chari’Tea’
More news on Chari’Tea’ to follow!
The Ship
The Ship in Christchurch are supporting MCL this year with various fundraising activities as well as very generously offering dining vouchers for our raffles.
Canford School Golf Club
Canford School Golf Club are supporting us and will be raising money at their events throughout the year including their Club Captains Days.
Beyond Me
We are delighted to partner with Beyond-Me in our Golden Anniversary. They provide such a unique on-line service to the community and it’s wonderful to be working with them. www.beyond-me.co.uk
Cookes Furniture
We are thrilled to announce that Cookes Furniture of Christchurch have joined us as Golden Partners! Lin Sharp, Fundraising Director said “If you haven’t visited the store, you should! I would furnish my whole home with all the gorgeous pieces on show”.
We are looking forward to partnering with them in our 50th year.
Shaw Golf
The Tattooed Golf Coach Harry Shaw has created a line of branded charity clothing with which he will give us 50% of every item sold!
He will also be attending the Summer Fete to sell this line.
You can check them out here
Boscombe & Southbourne Rotary
We are delighted that Boscombe & Southbourne Rotary Club (B and S Rotary) will be one of our Golden Partners this year, and join with us in celebrating 50 years of providing care and support to our community.
B and S Rotary have been such generous supporters of Macmillan Caring Locally over many years. We are deeply grateful for everything the club has done for the Macmillan Unit.
Roller City South
Roller City South have partnered with us for 2024!
Keep an eye out for news on their Roll-A-Thon coming up in October and even more events throughout the year!
The team at Roller City South supported us through 2023 and we look forward to working with them again!
Fayrewood Singers
Fayrewood Singers have chosen to support us for 2024 through various charity concerts.
Secretary, Margaret Taylor is thrilled to be supporting us as it is a local charity very close to many people hearts.
Their “Christmas is coming” concert in November raised an amazing amount of £716.70!
Gales Solicitors
Gales Solicitors in Winton and Tuckton will be supporting MCL through various fundraising activities including a coffee morning.
East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club
East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club have various fundraising activities planned for the year including an Olympics Sweepstake and possible a Bowl’athon!
The Star Inn Ringwood
The Star Inn Ringwood have lots of plans for the year and have already donated a load of bottles for our Summer Fete!
The Diamond Divas
The Divas have supported us for many years raising well over £60,000 in the process! We look forward to another successful year!
Choir Engine - Christchurch
The Choir Engine have been supporting us for a while now and we are looking forward to their performance this year including at our Light Up The Sky Memorial Event in September.
Christchurch Care
Christchurch Care have chosen to support us for 2024 and have lots of fun things in the pipeline!