A DORSET-based charity which provides end-of-life care for adults is set to benefit from a £1,000 donation from a Chairman's Fund.

Care South, a provider of residential and care at home services across the south of England, has chosen Weldmar Hospicecare as one of the latest beneficiaries of its Chairman’s Fund in recognition of a late team member. 

Members of staff at Weldmar cared for Elaine Stockley, an assistant at Care South’s Maiden Castle House near Dorchester, who died in June 2022 after battling cancer for several years.

The Chairman’s 2020 Fund was set up as a way for the charity to show its support and appreciation to not-for-profit individuals and groups which are important to Care South’s care homes, residents, care at home clients and staff. 

Simon Bird, Chief Executive at Care South, commented: “Weldmar Hospicecare remains very close to the hearts of many who worked alongside Elaine for years at Maiden Castle House. Elaine was a wonderful member of the team who worked tirelessly at the home and was a real inspiration. 

"The Weldmar Hospicecare team are all truly wonderful and we are really pleased to be able to support such an amazing charity that did so much for Elaine and for everyone they support day-in, day-out through some very difficult times.” 

Elaine’s family and friends, as well as the Care South team at Maiden Castle House, have continued to raise funds for the charity since Elaine’s passing, raising £2,760 by holding a quiz night and walking 26 miles around the Jurassic Coast. 

April Whitehead, Major Gifts and Partnerships Lead at Weldmar Hospicecare, said: “We are really thankful for Care South’s generous support through the Chairman’s Fund, which will give comfort, dignity and relief to our patients. 

"We are extremely proud to support our Dorset community and help anyone that needs us when facing one of life’s most difficult journeys. We are very grateful for the support which will help us to continue our vital services providing bespoke and high-quality end-of-life care.”