Marie Curie is asking Bradford residents to lend a few hours this summer to help raise funds for hospice and home nursing in the city. The charity’s Paint It Yellow campaign will run collections at several Morrisons stores across Bradford from 30 July to 2 August, and organisers say short volunteer shifts can make a tangible difference to local care.
Short shifts, direct impact
Marie Curie’s community fundraiser for Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale and Kirklees, Sarah Shaw, said the campaign gives people a simple way to support specialist end‑of‑life services locally. She highlighted that a typical two‑hour collection shift usually raises around £85, which the charity estimates can fund almost four hours of nursing care.
"We believe everyone deserves expert end‑of‑life care and support. Getting involved in the Paint It Yellow fundraiser and collecting at your local Morrisons is a brilliant and fun way to give back to our local community here in Bradford whilst also helping Marie Curie provide a vital service to those in the final chapter of their lives."
Where and when you can help
Collections are scheduled at Morrisons outlets in Bradford and nearby neighbourhoods. Volunteers can sign up for shifts during the four‑day campaign; the charity has said that even a single, short slot will have value.
- Dates: 30 July–2 August
- Bradford collection sites include: Girlington, Idle, Skipton and Bradford Mayo Avenue
- Typical two‑hour shift raises about £85
How to volunteer
People interested in helping are asked to contact the charity directly. Marie Curie has provided an email for local enquiries: sarah.shaw@mariecurie.org.uk. The charity supports people with a range of terminal conditions, including advanced cancer, motor neurone disease and dementia, and funds raised in Bradford will contribute to care in patients’ homes and at the Bradford hospice.
| What | When | Where (Morrisons stores) |
|---|---|---|
| Paint It Yellow collections | 30 July – 2 August | Girlington; Idle; Skipton; Bradford Mayo Avenue |
The appeal offers a practical way for residents to support local health services without a long‑term commitment. With short shifts and clearly stated local aims, the campaign looks to mobilise community volunteers to help sustain hospice and home nursing provision for people approaching the end of life in Bradford.
