A charity is urging people to make a single donation this Christmas that will have double the impact.

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care wants to raise funds for 150 days of specialist hospice care for patients and families within Buckinghamshire and west Hertfordshire.

The charity is taking part in the UK’s Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025, which is a match-funding initiative.

This means that donations made during this period will be matched by philanthropists, foundations, and corporate supporters, effectively doubling the amount that is donated.

Between midday on Tuesday, December 2 and midday on Tuesday, December 9, every pound donated will be doubled.

Rennie Grove Peace has said that this will provide twice the support for people needing hospice care at home, or as an inpatient.

Tracey Hancock, director of fundraising, said: "Through our involvement in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, every pound donated will go twice as far, meaning we can help more families within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

"Whether it’s expert nursing care at home or in our hospice setting, every donation ensures that patients can spend precious, quality time with their loved ones, when they need it the most."

The charity has supported numerous families over the years

Emma and her family were supported by Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care when her dad was in palliative care.

Emma said: "Dad was quite a complex case and had been unwell for a number of years.

"He was living with diabetes and arthritis before he was diagnosed with bladder cancer.

"The nurses who visited Dad at home were just incredible.

"They came into upsetting situations and kept things calm - they were so compassionate, kind and caring.

"When Dad died, the last nurse to visit him was the same who had done his first visit.

"She was wonderful – and it was very comforting for us to have that consistency throughout his illness."

Louise, from Watford, had secondary breast cancer and was supported by the team.

Her daughter, Tia, said: "Mum loved it there.

"She loved the staff and felt safe and relaxed.

"She had her own room that she was able to decorate how she wanted it.

"She had lots of pictures on the walls and brought her orchids from home.

"The hospice gave back her quality of life and helped us to make the most of her last few months."

Donations made to Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care during the challenge can be made via the Big Give Christmas Challenge website.