Latest News
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Sign up to run for Friends of Conquest Hospital
Become a Runner for Friends! Are you ready to make every step count? We’re looking for enthusiastic runners to take part in the Hastings Half Marathon and we’d love YOU to join the team! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just fancy a fun challenge, this is your chance to: Raise money for a fantastic…
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Baroness Fookes DBE DL donates Clematis to Friends of Conquest
A heartfelt thank you to Baroness Fookes DBE, DL Patron of Friends of Conquest Hospital and renowned horticulturist Raymond Evison CBE for the generous donation of a beautiful Guernsey Clematis to Friends of Conquest Hospital. Raymond, the owner of Raymond Evison Clematis, is celebrated worldwide for his award-winning clematis and has supplied blooms to members…
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Hastings, St Leonards and Rye Observer Article
Great article in the Hastings, St Leonards & Rye Observer showcasing the real tangible benefits of the work The Friends of Conquest Hospital undertakes in providing state of the art equipment to the Conquest Hospital. This project would not have to come to fruition without donations from a range of sources including, The Valerie Evelyn…
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Raise free funds for us when you shop
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online, from your weekly shop to your annual holiday, you could be raising free donations for Friends of Conquest Hospital with easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S and…
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Thank you to our Knitting Volunteers
A Huge THANK YOU to Our Amazing Knitting Volunteers! We are so lucky to have a growing team of many wonderful knitting volunteers who give their time and talent to support our cause! Not only have they lovingly created these beautiful, colourful fidget squares perfect for comfort and calm, they’ve also donated gorgeous handmade cardigans…
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AGM Update
Thank you to those who attended our Annual General Meeting held on the 17th May in the stunningly beautiful Durbar Hall at the Hastings Museum. Those who were not able to join us on the day can read the reports, the annual accounts, and the minutes of the meeting below.
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Volunteer Appreciation Day 2025
We are thrilled to invite all our brilliant volunteers to our 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Day on the 12th July, a special event dedicated to honouring them – their generosity, dedication, and compassion which continues to make a lasting impact at the Conquest Hospital. It’s our way of saying thank you for the vital role they…
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Friendship Day 12th June 2025
We are pleased to be inviting local primary schools to participate in a Friendship Dress- Up Day during the week commencing Monday 9th June 2025.
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New look – same purpose & values
After many months of work behind the scenes our new logo was launched at the AGM on Saturday. It is designed to give a fresh new look to the charity while still incorporating the hands that illustrate so well the work that the Friends undertake and adds the heart for our love of the Conquest…