Wealth of Advice steps up for St Cuthbert’s Hospice with 1,988km fundraising challenge
Wealth of Advice, a Durham-based Chartered Financial Planning firm, has launched a community fundraiser in support of St Cuthbert’s Hospice, a local charity providing compassionate care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses.
The fundraiser, titled “Step by Step for St Cuthbert’s Hospice”, sees the Wealth of Advice team committing to walk or run a collective 1,988 kilometres between 19th August and 19th September 2025. The distance pays tribute to the year the hospice was founded (1988) and reflects the team’s deep connection to the charity as a proud member of the 88 Club.
With the fundraising target of £1,988 also reflecting this, the campaign aims to raise vital funds to help the struggling hospice continue its essential services, which are offered free of charge to the community despite the hospice costing over £2 million ever year to run.
The challenge has already seen enthusiastic participation, with team members contributing kilometres through morning jogs, holiday hikes, lunchtime strolls and participating in the Great North Run.
“The fundraiser is a tribute to a place that has touched the lives of so many in our community,” said Matthew Sinclair, Director and Chartered Financial Planner at Wealth of Advice. “Every step we take is a step towards helping St Cuthbert’s Hospice continue its incredible work.”
The month-long effort will end in a celebratory event on Friday, 19th September at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club, where the final kilometres will be completed. The day will feature refreshments, fundraising activities, and appearances from representatives of St Cuthbert’s Hospice. Friends, family and supporters are warmly invited to attend and cheer on the team.
About St Cuthbert’s Hospice
Founded in 1988, St Cuthbert’s Hospice provides specialist care to people with life-limiting illnesses, those approaching the end of life, and the bereaved. It costs over £2 million annually to keep the hospice running, and community support is vital to sustaining its services.