1 September 2025

Partnerships in action: Over two decades of support for Pilgrims Hospices

For 28 years, the staff at Givaudan in Ashford have supported Pilgrims Hospices as their chosen charity, raising over £195,100 in vital funds.


A charity close to many of their hearts, the team has taken on a variety of challenge events and volunteered their time at Pilgrims events; always demonstrating that their dedication to the local community is at the heart of their business.

Their support has included:

  • Taking on charity challenges, including Pilgrims Hospices Cycle Challenge and Pilgrims Way Challenge
  • Organising summer BBQs and firework nights.
  • Volunteering during Pilgrims Tree Recycling campaign
  • Supplying raffle prizes and products
  • Donating unwanted items to our retail shops

And so much more!

Jonathan Fairclough, Head of Givaudan Ashford Operations, said:

“We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible work Pilgrims Hospices does. The dedication to providing compassionate care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses speaks volumes about your commitment to enhancing lives. At Givaudan, we truly appreciate the joy and enthusiasm you bring to fundraising efforts; you put the fun in fundraising, and we’re honoured to have been able to support Pilgrims Hospices for so many years! Working alongside your wonderful team has been a privilege, and we look forward to continuing this meaningful collaboration. Thank you for all that you do for our community.”

Most recently, the Pilgrims Corporate Fundraising team went along to the annual Givaudan staff party, and were delighted to stand proud with the team to receive a donation for £11,000, raised during their 2024 fundraising activities.

Leila Ilkhan, Corporate and Trusts Partnerships Manager, said: “The support Givaudan has given Pilgrims for over two decades has touched the lives of hundreds of people across east Kent. We are incredibly grateful to have their continued support and for them to be part of our hospice journey.”

Are you feeling inspired? If the Givaudan team has given you some ideas on how your business could also support Pilgrims, we’d love to talk to you.

Find out how your business can get involved.

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Pilgrims Hospices provides compassionate, specialist care free of charge to more than 3,000 people in east Kent each year who are living with life-limiting conditions. Support is offered in patients’ homes, in the community, and at our three hospice sites in Canterbury, Thanet and Ashford. We also run a 24-hour advice line.