Collecting for Marie Curie

Give the gift of your time this Christmas

A typical two-hour collection shift raises £85. That's enough to fund almost four hours of expert nursing care or five calls to our Support Line. If you'd like to get involved, signing up to collect takes just a few minutes. Simply search your postcode and pick where you'd like to collect.

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How your collection will help

No one should spend their last Christmas without the care and support they need. But every three minutes, all through the year, someone in the UK dies without it. Your collection helps us support more people at the end of life – at home, in Marie Curie Hospices, and over the phone.

£17

could help fund a Support Line call or webchat, meaning people in need can receive emotional support and practical information.

£23

could help fund an hour of expert care for someone living with a terminal illness, in the comfort of their own home.

£120

could help fund heating in a hospice for a day.

£207

could help fund nine hours of overnight nursing care in someone's home.

Become a collections host

If you want to go the extra mile, why not become a collection host? You'll help raise even more vital funds for Marie Curie.

Your guide to collecting for Marie Curie

Our pocket guide will help prepare you for your collection, so you know what to expect on the day and where to find further information. It’s also packed with top tips to help you make the most of your fundraising.

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Everything you need to know about collections

We answer the most common questions collectors ask, from how collections work to what to wear. Find out what happens before, during and after your collection.

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