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Join us to help build your hospice

We have an exciting opportunity to build a new home for Cranford at Chesterhope in Pakowhai, that will meet the needs of the people of Hawke’s Bay, now and in the future.

 

Cranford Hospice supports 200 people living with palliative care needs each day, in their own home, over the phone, or in our in-patient unit – from Mahia in the North to Takapau in the South. By as early as 2025, we will need to support another 500 Hawke’s Bay patients and their families each year. With the support of our community, we have an opportunity to build a new home that will be better for patients and whānau and provide a purpose-built space to deliver our holistic model of care. We’ve been humbled by early support from key supporters and trusts. However, we now need the whole community to get behind us and help finish what we’ve started.

Our pathway

“Our hearts go out to our community with the deepest sympathy for those who have been caught in the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle. We know that many are under immense strain, and some have suffered significant loss”, says Chris Tremain, Cranford Hospice Foundation Chairman.

“We want you to know that we are standing beside you and encourage you to reach out if there is any way we can support”.

The proposed site of the new home for Cranford has endured less damage than the wider Pakowhai area following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.

“I have viewed the site, and whilst there was some light flooding to the southern side of the property, the orchard and nursery on the northern side escaped largely untouched. Stock from the Chesterhope Farm made their way onto the site, to seek safer higher ground. The minimal impact of flooding highlights the resilience of the site”, says Tremain

Despite the resilience of the site the Cranford Hospice Foundation Trustees understand that there will now be a range of wider questions from staff, volunteers, donors, and the public. Trustees have met and agreed on a process of consultation going forward.

“We all agree that now is the time for calm heads.” says Tremain. “The Trustees, Building Executive, and Project Managers will be working closely together to assess a range of key data to help inform future decisions. This will include advice from Councils and other authorities to gain a scientific assessment on access and the resilience of the site”.

There will be a temporary pause to expenditure towards current plans until Trustees have received informed advice and have a clear path forward, which will include further community engagement. This will also result in a delay of the build programme. Cranford Hospice Foundation will provide an update in due course.

Our urgent need

Cranford Hospice is facing a challenge. Our current building based at Knight Street, Hastings, is no longer fit-for-purpose due to its age and design, and the expanding need for palliative care services in Hawke’s Bay. By as early as 2025, we will need to support another 500 Hawke’s Bay patients and their families each year.

We’re already feeling the impact of this unprecedented population growth and aging in our community.

How is it funded?

The estimated cost of the project is $14.9 million. We know it is a lot of money, but we are confident the people of Hawke’s Bay will pledge their support to bring this project to life.

The project is funded through a significant contribution from our Foundation and a capital fundraising campaign.

We’ve been humbled by early support from key supporters and trusts. However, we now need the whole community to get behind us and help finish what we’ve started.

Your support is crucial for the success of this urgent project. Join us by donating today to help build your hospice.

How can I help?

“The ‘New Cranford’ at Chesterhope is an opportunity for our generation to build an incredible community asset for our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren”.

 

Chris Tremain, Cranford Hospice Foundation Chairman