Minibus Arrival!

Sobell House Hospice is proud to announce the generous donation to support the purchase of a new minibus from the Oxfordshire Freemasons, a gift that will significantly enhance the hospice’s ability to support patients and their families across Oxfordshire. Located at...

The Doll That Went Around The World

Online Trading Manager, Jay, who is in charge of Sobell’s eBay sales was thrilled when a donated My Girl Doll sold for £310 in early August. The vintage dolls, popular in the 80s, have become a collector’s item, and the red hair on this particular doll made it a rare...

Impact report

2024-2025 was the year of OxTrail! During the summer of 2024, a herd of 31 life-sized oxen sculptures were located across Oxford city centre and a further 107 mini oxen were placed across the county as a way of raising awareness of and funds for our services. The...

Clive’s Volunteering Story

At Sobell House, our volunteers are the backbone of our work. They give their time, energy, and skills to help us raise vital funds, deliver high-quality care, and support families during the most difficult times of their lives. Whether it’s working in our shops,...

30 years as Bereavement Volunteers

Why did you decide to start volunteering for Sobell House? Jenny: I lost my mum when I was 17 – she had breast cancer – and it wasn’t discussed openly back then. I didn’t have anyone to talk to, and went through it on my own really. When I saw the advertisement to...