Volunteer Celebration recognises outstanding contribution

Thursday 23rd Oct 2025

Forest Holme Hospice Charity’s recent annual Volunteer Celebration honoured six outstanding individuals with Hidden Heroes Awards, presented in partnership with Room to Reward, in recognition of their contributions to the Poole-based hospice.

The event, which was hosted by Colten Care at their Bourne View Care Home, brought together many of the hospice’s dedicated volunteers to acknowledge and thank them for their time, care and commitment throughout the year.

Guests enjoyed an afternoon tea with homemade cakes, followed by an engaging and passionate talk from former AFC Bournemouth chairman, Jeff Mostyn, who reflected on the essential role volunteers play, by highlighting that, “Volunteers are big cogs in a small organisation – never underestimate your value.”

As part of the celebration, six volunteers in total scooped Hidden Heroes Awards, with four present to collect theirs from Joe Langtree from Room to Reward, who work with partner hotels to offer a well-deserved free hotel stay anywhere in the UK to acknowledge the dedication of inspirational people who do so much for charities.

Many of Forest Holme’s volunteers have channelled personal loss into something positive, choosing to give back to the hospice that supported their loved ones.