I too would go for the Scotland/Ireland/Wales and England split so that local interests are covered.

winner of raffle to decide local recipient - eg there is an excellent hospice close to me (Strathcarron Hospice)http://www.strathcarronhospice.org/ that provides a fantastic service to people in their last few days.

just a few words from their site -

Financial Requirements of Hospice:

Our annual running costs are at present £2.8 million. We need to raise £320 every hour - every day - every year.

There is a small complement of staff in the Fundraising Department:

Fundraising Director, Fundraising Events Organiser and Fundraising Assistant.

After taking account of the welcome support from our own local NHS Health Boards we have to raise £1.6 million from voluntary subscriptions and donations, and it is the generosity of the public which helps us to achieve this goal, either by unsolicited donations, attending an organised event, or holding an event on our behalf.

If you feel able to do any of these things, please contact Bob Blewitt at the hospice on 01324 826222, or you can donate securely on-line using workwithus.org by clicking on the donate button now.

Yours hopefully!

Marie