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Plant A Memory Tree

Plant A Memory Tree

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For 80 years, Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke has been rooted in communities across Northern Ireland, standing alongside people and families through some of life’s most challenging moments.

The theme for an 80th anniversary is wood which is a symbol of strength, growth and lasting impact. Like the rings of a tree marking each passing year, our journey reflects decades of care, compassion and progress. Just like a tree, the support we provide continues to grow, reaching more people and helping them rebuild their lives. Planting a tree is a powerful and meaningful way to be part of this story and to help us mark this special milestone

Create A Lasting Tribute 

By planting a tree, you can:

  • Honour the memory of a loved one.
  • Celebrate someone special.
  • Mark an important moment in your life.
  • Contribute to a greener, healthier future. 

It is something that will grow and stand strong for generations, just like the legacy we are building together.

 

Get Involved 

  • Plant a tree in your garden or community space (with the correct permissions).
  • Combine your tree planting with a tea party or challenge.

 

Helpful Guidance 
We recommend visiting the Woodland Trust website for advice on: 

  • Choosing the right tree.
  • Where and when to plant.
  • How to care for your tree as it grows.


You can find all this useful information here - 
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Feeling Inspired? Let Us Know!

  • At least 80p in every £1 raised or donated is spent delivering our life-changing care and prevention services, as well as funding local research into these illnesses.

    How does NICHS spend donations?

    Thanks to our loyal supporters we raised more than £3.35 Million last year to support our programmes across Northern Ireland.

    £1.39 Million was spent on delivering our care support programmes, £576k was spent on delivering our prevention programmes and £736k on local research into chest, heart and stroke related conditions.

    In other words, for every £1 raised, around 80p, went directly to funding our care and prevention programmes as well as research to help fight chest, heart and stroke conditions.

    How you can help

    Over 335,000 people in Northern Ireland are living with chest, heart and stroke conditions, and these illnesses are responsible for 37% of all adult deaths every year. That's almost 6,000 people. Every day across Northern Ireland 11 people will suffer a stroke and 17 will have a heart attack.

    With your support we are able to continue our vital care and prevention work across the community, caring for people who are living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and helping prevent people becoming ill in the first place.


    Support us today and help us lead the fight against chest, heart and stroke illnesses across Northern Ireland.

    Donate

  • Gift Aid is a scheme that allows charities to reclaim tax on donations made by UK taxpayers.

    The scheme allows us to reclaim 25% on qualifying donations and the additional income makes a big difference – enough to fund a local research project.

    So please consider gift aiding your donations if you are a UK taxpayer.

    Click here to find out more.

  • If you would like any further help, or have any questions, please contact Supporter Care on 028 9026 6743 or supportercare@nichs.org.uk

  • The work that we do is only possible because of the generous donations that we receive from our supporters. You are very important to us. Thank you so much for helping us in the care and prevention of chest, heart and stroke illnesses across Northern Ireland.

    When you make a donation to Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke, we promise that :

    • Your donation will be used wisely, responsibly and for the purpose given.
    • If a donation is made for a specific purpose we will honour that request.
    • We will safeguard your personal information in line with Data Protection principles.
    • We will communicate with you in accordance with your wishes.
    • Queries or complaints will be responded to as quickly as possible.
    • Administration costs will be kept to a minimum.
    • Your support will be acknowledged and we will keep you updated about how you are helping people who suffer from chest, heart or stroke illnesses.
    • Fundraisers will respect you as a donor and will be transparent in their dealings with you at all times.
    • Fundraisers will work to the highest professional standards and will adhere to the practices and guidelines as directed by the Institute of Fundraising.
    • Where donations are solicited indirectly, i.e. by 3rd party agencies, we recognise that donors have the right to request information about them.

    If you have any questions, please contact Supporter Care on 028 9026 6743 or supportercare@nichs.org.uk.