Cowdray has named Midhurst Palliative Care as its partner charity for the next two years, supporting its vital work in palliative care and bereavement support.

Together, they will raise funds and awareness for the charity, which funds the Midhurst Macmillan Service. Various fundraising events will take place across the Cowdray Estate, including sponsored activities and donations from events like the Farm Shop’s Spring Tasting Day, Christmas Market, and the popular Gun Dog Challenge. The charity will also have a presence at prestigious polo matches, including the Midhurst Town Cup and the Gold Cup Semi-Finals and Final.

Midhurst Macmillan Service provides community-based, consultant-led specialist palliative care service to patients over 400 square miles including Midhurst, Cocking, Haslemere and Petersfield. It offers both clinical treatment and essential psychological support through its Counselling and Bereavement Service.

Cowdray CEO Jonathan Russell said: “Cowdray employees were given the opportunity to vote for a charity to support, and we were very pleased that they chose Midhurst Palliative Care. We are delighted to work with such a worthwhile charity who provide help and support to patients and their families during very challenging times, many of whom live locally.”

Jo Stuttaford, Midhurst Macmillan Service Lead and Co-Founder of Midhurst Palliative Care, said: “We are delighted to work with Cowdray and are excited by seeing various fundraising plans come to fruition. Our team of 40 staff and 60 volunteers provides clinical treatment and care locally to those with life limiting illness.

“Supporting Midhurst Palliative Care is the only way to ensure that donations go to your local independent Macmillan service. We are now responsible for raising £600,000 each year to both maintain and grow the service. The service is embedded in the local community, and we really appreciate your support.”

To learn more or donate, visit: www.mpc-midhurstmacmillan.org