Free Christmas Tree Delivery for Royal Trinity Hospice

With the holiday season being one of the busiest times of the year, Royal Trinity Hospice reached out to Fantastic Services seeking a reliable partner to contribute to their special event. They needed a quick, seamless, and charitable solution to deliver a Christmas tree for their remembrance celebration. The tree would be displayed at St. Mary the Boltons church for the service, then moved outdoors for their carol services.

Royal Trinity Hospice, based in Clapham, London, has provided essential end-of-life care for local residents since 1891. As the oldest hospice in England, it serves individuals across seven London boroughs, offering compassionate care and support to patients and their families. With only a quarter of its income coming from the NHS, the hospice relies heavily on donations and fundraising to sustain its operations, needing to raise over £9 million annually to continue its vital work.

As part of its annual remembrance service, Royal Trinity Hospice sought a corporate partner to provide a Christmas tree for its Light Up a Life event – a cornerstone of the hospice’s fundraising efforts.

For the “Light Up a Life” campaign, the charity needed to create a memorable, heartfelt atmosphere for its memorial services while raising vital funds for its operations. The hospice required a high-profile, visually impactful centrepiece for their fundraising events: a beautifully decorated Christmas tree that would bring holiday cheer and serve as a symbol of the charity’s mission to support families during difficult times.

The tree needed to be sourced, delivered, and installed with meticulous attention to detail, fitting seamlessly into the festive setting. With a tight delivery timeline and the event’s significance, careful planning was essential to ensure the tree was installed safely and beautifully, aligning perfectly with the hospice’s schedule and expectations.

Fantastic Services responded quickly, drawing on their established history of supporting charity organisations. The Christmas tree delivery and installation were completed within a brief, well-coordinated timeframe. The commercial gardeners worked closely with hospice staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily activities.

• The tree was delivered and installed ahead of the memorial service, creating the perfect atmosphere for attendees.
• In keeping with the festive spirit, the team decorated the Christmas tree to a high standard, transforming it into a focal point of the event and a symbol of hope and remembrance.
• The tree remained in place throughout the Christmas season, bringing joy to the hospice team, visitors, and parishioners alike.

The success of Fantastic Services’ contribution to the Royal Trinity Hospice campaign has delivered both immediate and long-term benefits:

• Enhanced Fundraising Efforts: The “Light Up a Life” campaign raised over £5,300 in 2017 through the combined efforts of the hospice team and its supporters. The donated Christmas tree served as a centrepiece for the memorial service, helping to attract attendees and generate donations.
• Increased Community Engagement: By donating the Christmas tree during a season that emphasises giving, Fantastic Services reinforced its position as a community-oriented business committed to making a positive difference. This gesture demonstrates the company’s dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and meaningful community support.
• Strengthened Partnership: Positive feedback from the hospice demonstrated the ongoing value of the partnership and its potential for future collaboration.

This case study demonstrates how Fantastic Services goes beyond delivering high-quality commercial services to make a meaningful impact on local communities. Through initiatives like free Christmas tree delivery, the company provides practical support to organisations that improve people’s lives.

This initiative shows that even small, thoughtful contributions can create lasting impact while strengthening relationships with clients and partners through charitable support.