Voices raise more than £12,500 for hospice

Tim's Singers and associated community choirs raised a total of £12,554.91 for Forest Holme Hospice through fundraising activities across 2025.

Tim's Singers, led by Poole choir leader Tim Dowland, raised funds for Forest Holme Hospice through 2025 as part of a Charity of the Year partnership. The group is made up of five choirs, including Citrus Singers, Sing & Grin Choir, Balance Choir and Academy Junior Singers. They organised concerts, recordings and local events across the year to support the hospice. Forest Holme Charity representatives thanked the singers and said they look forward to continuing the partnership. Key details: - Tim's Singers and the participating choirs raised £10,299.57 in 2025, bringing their overall fundraising total to £12,554.91. - Fundraising events included The Big Sing Church Tour and the release of a reimagined version of Coldplay's "All My Love", renamed "All Our Love". - Other activities included raffles, the sale of handmade goods, and performances at Forest Holme's Tie a Yellow Ribbon and Light Up a Life events. - The choir collective is led by Tim Dowland, who is noted for his involvement with BBC's The Voice. - The choirs involved included Citrus Singers, Sing & Grin Choir, Balance Choir and Academy Junior Singers. Summary: The fundraising effort contributed more than £12,500 to Forest Holme Hospice and highlighted community engagement through music. Forest Holme expressed gratitude for the singers' time and generosity. The choirs have confirmed they will continue to support the hospice into 2026.