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UPDATE: Children’s Emergency & Trauma Department.
Thanks to such wonderful support from our incredible fundraisers, sponsors and donors; Southampton Children’s Hospital now has a state-of-the-art, spacious, colourful and engaging paediatric unit quite unlike any usual hospital environment.
Mount Toubkal Expedition 2021
Take on the Toubkal Challenge in April 2021. This rescheduled event now has a few spaces available to summit Mt Toubkal just outside of Marakesh, Morocco next year.
Trek Kilimanjaro 2021
Ambassador to The Murray Parish Trust and intrepid explorer Shadi Ganjavian-Connor is inviting you to take on an epic adventure to Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa to raise funds for The Murray Parish Trust. Since the sucess of her 2019 expedition to Kilimanjaro, Shadi,...
‘Beautiful City’ performed by Perins School
As schools all over the country begin to reopen their doors today, students from Perins School in Alresford,Hampshire, have marked their return with a stunning performance of ‘Beautiful City’ from the musical ‘Godspell’ perfromed by the Perins School Theatre. We are...
Ladies’ Night with Sarah Parish, Amanda Holden, Tamzin Outhwaite and more..
An exclusive opportunity to join a celebrity star line-up for this one off charity event supporting our local NHS Heroes! Welcome to Ladies’ Night! Our online virtual quiz night - hosted by Sarah Parish, Amanda Holden, Tamzin Outhwaite, Angela Griffin, Tracy-Ann...
Jim Murray’s Art for the NHS
James Murray Actor and co-founder of The Murray Parish Trust has offered several of his abstract paintings for sale with all profits to go to charity
Raise funds by shopping at Smile.Amazon.co.uk
It's really easy to raise funds for The Murray Parish Trust by simply shopping with Amazon. All you have to do is log in to your Amazon account at smile.amazon.co.uk, select The Murray Parish Trust as your chosen charity and they will donate 0.5% of all eligable...
Take on the 2.6 challenge for The Murray Parish Trust
The Murray Parish Trust are inviting you, your family and friends to take part in The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April to help to save the UK’s charities. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on charities, including us, with the cancellation of...
Fundraising from home!
You may not be able to enter a marathon, hold a ball or attend a Murray Parish Trust event for the time being, but there are still plenty of ways that you can raise or give money and show your love and support, and we’ve included a few starter ideas below
12 yr old boy writes poetry book to raise funds for NHS Frontline Staff.
Finley is 12 years old and his poetry book 'Little Book of Poems for Young Children' has already raised over £400 to go towards supporting our latest appeal to support staff at University Hospital Southampton through the unimaginable challenge ahead. "My name is...
Supporting Local NHS Heroes
Like everyone, we at The Murray Parish Trust are devastated by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst our iMRI Suite Appeal continues, we have expanded our resources to respond to the crisis. On Monday 23rd March we began fundraising to support frontline NHS...
Covid-19 Statement from The Murray Parish Trust
Covid-19 Statement from The Murray Parish Trust Impact on events We understand that this is a very worrying time for us all and want to thank you for your ongoing support during this time. Following the current government advice we have taken the following actions to...
Easter Egg Trail at Highclere Castle
Join us for a fun filled family day out at HIghclere Castle on Saturday 18th April. Follow the clues around the grounds and woodland of the home of Downton Abbey and recieve an Easter Egg at the end
DSC Social Change Awards Evening at the House of Lords
Sarah Parish & James Murray attended the 12th Annual Social Change awards at the House of Lords after being chosen as finalists in the Everybody Benefits Long Term Award.
Bluebell Walk 2020 at Holywell Estate – 25th & 26th April
The Murray Parish Trust invites you to join us for a unique opportunity to walk in the stunning private grounds of the Holywell Estate, by kind permission of the Earl and Countess of Clarendon. Enjoy the fabulous display of spring bluebells as you take a stroll around the woodlands, river meadows and historic parklands situated in the new South Downs National Park in the unspoilt rolling countryside of the Meon Valley.
Fundraising at Walhampton School – Thank you from Sarah Parish & Jim Murray!
Sarah Parish & James Murray say thank you to Walhampton School in the New Forest for their incredbile fundraising efforts.
James Murray (Podcast Interview) ‘Transforming a negative experience into a positive legacy.’
Co- founder of The Murray Parish Trust James Murray was kindly invited by Léon Milns (Founder and Director of Adam Recruitment Ltd) to be interviewed for their Adam Asks podcast series. Jim shares the heartbreaking yet truly inspirational story of how the tragic loss of his daughter led to helping others and gave him a new perspective. Setting up The Murray Parish Trust in Ella-Jayne’s memory has created an incredible legacy that will help children and their families for many years to come.
Inspiring & Motivational School Talks
Ambassador to The Murray Parish Trust and global adventurer Shadi Ganjavian-Connor is offering a series of inspiring and interactive talks for schools & colleges, which draw upon her recent expeditions across the world. Shadi’s adventures to date include, mountaineering to the highest peaks, trekking across the desert and diving under the ocean.