A Hartlepool fundraiser has launched a prize draw for a striking dolls’ house mansion to raise money for Alice House Hospice. The effort, organised by Phil Holbrook and supporters operating under the banner #TeamHolbrook, aims to add to tens of thousands of pounds the group has already raised for the hospice since 2014.
Large prize, low entry cost
The dolls’ house being raffled is described as substantial: standing around three feet high and approximately 3.75 feet long, and finished with carpeting inside. Tickets are priced at £1 each, making the draw accessible to a wide range of supporters in Hartlepool and the surrounding area.
- How to enter: donate £1 per ticket via the #TeamHolbrook JustGiving page
- How to claim tickets: contact Phil Holbrook via Messenger after donating
- Date of draw: Saturday, 12 September
- Location of draw: Blacksmiths Arms, Hartlepool
Background and local impact
Phil Holbrook’s fundraising work for Alice House Hospice began following personal tragedy. After surviving a serious car accident in which his first wife, Sally, died in 2012, Mr Holbrook started supporting the hospice. The fundraising initiative also commemorates his second wife, Gillian, who was a strong supporter of the hospice.
Over more than a decade, the #TeamHolbrook campaign has become a familiar presence raising funds for end-of-life care in the town. Alice House Hospice depends on charitable contributions to maintain services and provide specialist care for patients and families in Hartlepool and the wider area; community-run raffles and events are an important part of that funding mix.
"Tickets for the doll’s house draw can be obtained by donating £1 for each ticket at the #TeamHolbrook JustGiving page, then contacting Phil via Messenger,"
Practical information for participants
People intending to enter should ensure they complete the donation on JustGiving and then message Phil to confirm the number of tickets purchased and how to collect the prize if successful. The draw takes place in the Blacksmiths Arms on 12 September, giving residents time to buy tickets in advance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Prize | Large dolls’ house (c. 3ft x 3.75ft, carpeted interior) |
| Ticket cost | £1 per ticket via JustGiving |
| Draw date & venue | 12 September — Blacksmiths Arms, Hartlepool |
The raffle continues the long-running contribution #TeamHolbrook has made to local health and care provision. For readers wishing to support Alice House Hospice but not enter the raffle, Alice House has other volunteering and donation options listed on its website and social channels.
Further updates will be published after the draw, including how much was raised for the hospice and details of the winner.
