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Jonathan takes on The Thames Path Challenge!
Jonathan Cranfield is taking on The Thames Path Challenge to raise money for The Murray Parish Trust’s #2MillionSteps appeal on 9th September 2017. The 100k route follows England’s greatest river upstream from Putney Bridge, past Hampton Court...
A Ginormous Success – Teddy Bears Picnic 2017
Back in June, we launched our very first Ginormous Teddy Bears Picnic! This Summer fundraising event was sponsored by Trethowans Solicitors. Schools, nurseries, workplaces and groups from all over the South, hosted their very own Teddy Bears...
‘Step Challenge’ at a Festival – Thank You Blissfields!
Blissfields has been hosting sold-out crowds in its small but perfectly formed mini wilderness since 2001. It was proudly the first ever festival headline performances for Bastille and Everything Everything, and has over recent years hosted...
Winchester Portrait Exhibition Book – On Sale Now!
The Winchester Portrait Exhibition took place in the The Great Hall Winchester at the end of April - With over 100 portrait photographs of people who live in and around Hampshire who have made an impression on local life. The exhibition was the...
‘Dream big, Tackle challenges & work as a Team’ – Shadi on Schools Tour.
Shadi Ganjavain-Connor has taken on an extraordinary challenge to raise money for The Murray Parish Trust. She is heading out to Switzerland to climb the iconic Matterhorn with a fundraising goal the size of the mountain itself! As part of the...
Bradbourne Property supports The Murray Parish Trust.
The Murray Parish Trust is excited to announce that Bradbourne - Bespoke Property Search and Acquisition Services have chosen to support the charity. Bradbourne, a professional residential property search and acquisition company, is pleased to...
Parkewood nominate The Murray Parish Trust – That’s Entertainment!
We are delighted that Parkewood School of Dance have decided to support the Murray Parish Trust as their nominated charity for their gala on 30th July at Thornden Hall. This event 'That's Entertainment' features the Parkewood Youth Dance...
Summer at The Grange – Opera Festival supports The Murray Parish Trust
We are truly honoured that The Grange Festival has chosen to support The Murray Parish Trust during their Opera performances throughout 2017. The Grange Festival launched on 7th June and takes place at The Grange in Northington, Hampshire, an...
The Barker-Mill Foundation reaches £40,000 fundraising target for #2MillionSteps
Earlier this year the Barker-Mill Foundation teamed up with the Southern Daily Echo to launch an appeal to raise additional funds for The Murray Parish Trust’s #2MillionSteps campaign, helping us reach our goal of raising £2 million in two...
‘Usual Alias’ – Charity Album for The Murray Parish Trust – Lee Desty
After an award-winning career in journalism, which included 26 years as an Editor with BBC TV News, Lee Desty is now making waves as a songwriter, drawing from a range of folk, pop and rock influences. Is that your real name? Or is it an alias?...
Shadi v The Matterhorn – Extreme endeavour for #2MillionSteps
Shadi Ganjavian-Connor, a mother to two girls, has taken it upon herself to climb the iconic summit of The Matterhorn to raise money for The Murray Parish Trust’s #2MillionSteps appeal. The Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland is not only the...
More Ideal Fundraising from Ideal Collection & New Forest Spring Water
The Ideal Collection have been supporting The Murray Parish Trust since the beginning of 2016. By donating 50 pence for every bottle of New Forest Spring Water purchased at any Ideal Collection venue and £1 for every child’s meal bought, the...
Anonymous donation of £10k through Winchester Portrait Exhibition.
The Murray Parish Trust are one of the three charities that have been supported by The Winchester Portrait Exhibition over the past week, alongside Friends of PICU and Winchester Cathedral. The exhibition organised by Nadine Collinson and...
Chewton Glen supports The Murray Parish Trust for 2017.
We are delighted to announce that Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa have chosen The Murray Parish Trust as one of the charities they are supporting throughout 2017. Chewton Glen is a luxury country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire...
Half Million Milestone achieved for #2MillionSteps
Last year The Murray Parish Trust secured a £2 million pledge from the government in match-funding, announced in April 2016’s Budget by the then Chancellor, George Osborne. This gave a huge boost to raise the £4.8 million needed to build a brand new,...
Alresford Community Choir raises over £3,000!
On Sunday the 2nd April, The Alresford Community Choir accompanied by The Hanover Band performed Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at St Swithuns School in Winchester. The highly-reviewed concert truly wowed the audience claiming a lengthy standing ovation...
Watch Sarah Parish and James Murray’s Interview on Meridian Tonight.
Watch this interview with Sarah Parish and James Murray on ITV's Meridian Tonight. Speaking to Luke and Sangeeta in the Meridian News studio about The Murray Parish Trust's national campaign to build a dedicated Children's A&E (Trauma) department at...
Opening of P.I.C.U. Extension at Southampton Hospital.
On Saturday (4th March 2016) Sarah Parish and James Murray visited Southampton Hospital to celebrate a huge achievement after many years of fundraising for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit where their late daughter Ella-Jayne spent much of...