Thankyou for scoring BIG for our community!
A huge thank you to the 1090 walkers who went above and beyond for the hospice by taking part in The Big Tackle event on Saturday 15 March to raise a whopping £100,000 to care for patients and their loved ones across South Devon. A massive thank you also to all the amazing volunteers who helped on the day, as well as all the corporates, groups and individuals who supported the event.
How to pay in your sponsorship money:
- By cheque – please make cheques payable to ‘Rowcroft Hospice’ and send them with your sponsorship form(s) to: Freepost RTKK-UJRJ-XBKS The Big Tackle, Rowcroft Hospice, Ella’s Gardens, Avenue Road, Torquay TQ2 5LS
- By card – call 01803 217450 to pay over the phone. Or online – visit www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/sponsorship
- By bank transfer – pay your sponsorship in using these details: Name: Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd. Account no: 05977703 Sort code: 55-70-01 Reference: “BT” followed by your walker number
- In person – you can bring your sponsorship money in cash or cheque along with your sponsorship forms to one of our Rowcroft shops or you can bring any cash or cheque donations plus sponsorship forms to us in person at Rainbow House (in the grounds of the hospice) between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Please call 01803 217450 to arrange a suitable time.
Whichever way you to choose to pay in your sponsorship, please freepost us your sponsorship forms so we can claim the Gift Aid back too – this will increase the total amount you raise by a further 25%.
Thank you so much for raising money for Rowcroft. You are making a huge difference to people in Rowcroft’s care – and we think that is pretty awesome!
Register your interest for 2026!
Already looking forward to The Big Tackle 2026? Register your interest today by filling out the form below.
Supporting your local hospice
While your entry fee helps Rowcroft to cover the costs of putting on the event, it’s the money raised through sponsorship money that really makes a difference in helping us to care for our community.
Every pound you raise goes to support the hospice in caring for 2,500 patients and their loved ones annually across South Devon. Here are a few examples of how the money you raise can make a difference:
£8 – could provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for a patient in our Inpatient Unit, ensuring they receive nutritious home-cooked meals during their stay.
£30 – could provide an hour of care from a nurse to a patient at home, offering tailored specialist support to them and their loved ones through the toughest of times.
£70 – could pay for physiotherapy for two patients, helping them to manage pain and to increase mobility and strength for the best possible quality of life.
Last year’s Big Tackle brought together 700 participants who raised over £95,000 for the hospice. This year, we’re hoping to raise even more. Bring it on!
Scott and Eva’s story
Father and daughter duo, Jon and Eva Scott from Paignton, took part in The Big Tackle in March 2024 in memory of Jon’s late grandmother, June, who was cared for in Rowcroft’s Inpatient Unit before she passed away seven years ago. Jon and Eva say they can’t recommend the event highly enough.
“The Rowcroft team did such an amazing job for my nan; they were so caring and they made sure she was comfortable and peaceful to the end,” said Jon. “She was able to look out on the beautiful gardens, which she loved.
“As a charity, Rowcroft means so much to me; it’s one of the charities that I really love to support, especially because it’s local. It was great to see the amazing community spirit of so many people joining The Big Tackle and raising money for the hospice; even if they only raised a small amount, it all adds up and makes a big difference.
“I know that the hospice needs our support because as a charity it’s mainly funded by the local community. It was wonderful to see so many people turn out to support the hospice on the walk. Even in the rain people turned out in force to support Rowcroft!
“Nanny June was looking down at Eva and I know she will be so proud of her.”
“It was a fun day out and I really enjoyed The Big Tackle walk,” said eight-year-old Eva. “The best thing was that some of the volunteers gave out treats like crisps and lollypops!”
Be Part of The Big Tackle Team!
Volunteer for The Big Tackle
Want to join the action without walking the route? Become a Big Tackle Volunteer and help make this year’s event unmissable! Volunteers are essential to the day, from cheering on participants along the course to serving up pasties at the finish line—and we’ll keep you fuelled with food, drinks, and plenty of good vibes as our way of saying thanks!
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A huge thank you to our sponsors
We’d like to say a massive thank you to the Torquay Rugby Club for hosting our event, and to our fabulous sponsors WBW Solicitors, Torbay Clearance Services and Bays Brewery for supporting The Big Tackle.
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