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Do you have what it takes to turn just £30 into invaluable hospice care for your local community, using your entrepreneurial skills and teamwork?

Take on our Accumulator Challenge

What is the Accumulator Challenge?

Our Accumulator Challenge is a fun and impactful fundraising initiative that empowers students to raise money for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care while developing teamwork, creativity and entrepreneurial skills.

Each participating team uses £30 seed money provided by the school. Using this initial amount, students work together to multiply the funds through a range of fundraising activities such as bake sales, competitions, non-uniform days, concerts and more.

At the end of the challenge, all the money raised is donated directly to Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care to support our vital work in providing care and support to local patients and families.

Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test and see if your school can raise the most funds this year.

Ways to fundraise

Colours of Rennie Grove Peace
Wear something pink, purple or blue for Rennie Grove Peace and donate £1 per student

Bake sale
Use the £30 to buy ingredients and put your baking skills to the test

Car wash
Use the £30 to purchase cleaning products and wash teachers’ cars

Movie night
Purchase snacks with the seed money and host a movie night in the school hall

Sports challenge
Students vs teachers sports competition – ask participants to pay to play and spectators to pay to watch

Think outside the box. Put your business hat on and challenge yourself to host a unique event or activity.

St Peter’s Church invite you to Autumn/Winter Lunchtime recitals every Wednesday at 1pm during term time (until Dec 2nd). It is FREE to attend. Concerts last just under an hour and are followed by light refreshments in the Octagon. All donations given to Rennie Grove Peace.

Details of concerts during the Autumn term:
9 September 2026 – Icknield Ensemble
16 September 2026 – Mezzacapo Trio
23 September 2026 – Ivan Rodriguez Deb
30 September 2026 – Tabitha Wicks (viola)
7 October 2026 – Cornelia & Friends
14 October 2026 – Katarina Strom (piano)
21 October 2026 – Beaumont School Musicians​
28 October 2026 – Alice Bishop (soprano) & Tim Peake (piano)
4 November 2026 – Arthur Togneri (organ)
11 November 2026 – Cynthia & Kevin O’Donnell ​
18 November 2026 – St Albans High School for Girls
25 November 2026 – St Peter’s School ​
2 December 2026 – Concert in Memory of Tony Edwards

To mark Hospice Care Week, the Odyssey Cinema in St Albans will be celebrating local hospice care providers, Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care and the Hospice of St Francis, with a special charity screening of the 1978 favourite ‘Grease’. Attendees are encouraged to dress up and have fun! Tickets include a glass of fizz and a sweet treat from Amy’s Bakery. All proceeds will be split between the two local hospice charities. You can even buy your pink ladies gear and Grease-inspired clothing in your local St Albans Rennie Grove Peace charity shop!

Bring some festive fun to your school with the Rudolph Run!

Encourage students to put on their favourite Christmas jumpers and take part in a sponsored Rudolph Run. This event is a fantastic way to get children active while raising vital funds for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. Schools can organise the run or walk in a way that works best for them, choosing the distance, route, timing and format. Whether it’s a few laps of the playground or a walk around the local community, the event can be tailored to all.

With fundraising resources, certificates and festive activities provided, signing up is an easy and enjoyable way to spread Christmas cheer while supporting an important cause.

You can choose any date in November or December that suits you. Email community@renniegrovepeace.org for more information or to receive a fundraising pack!

Get into the festive spirit with Speen Helping Hospices, at their Annual Christmas Market on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Speen Church. Browse a wonderful selection of Christmas gifts, crafts and seasonal treats while helping to raise vital funds for local hospices.

The market runs from 11am to 4pm, with entry just £2 for adults and free admission for children under 14, making it a perfect family day out in the run-up to Christmas.

Join us for a Festive Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop!

This festive season, the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Santa Float will be returning once again to Tring and the surrounding areas, spreading Christmas cheer through the local community, and bringing families together while raising vital funds to support local hospice care.

Dates and times:

• Monday 30th November, Grove Area – from 6pm
• Tuesday 1st December, Dundale Road – from 5:45pm
• Wednesday 2nd December, Silk Mill/New Road – from 5:45pm
• Sunday 6th December, Wigington – from 3:45pm
• Monday 7th December, Roman Park – from 5:45pm
• Tuesday 8th December, Christchurch Road – from 5:45pm
• Wednesday 9th December, Miswell Lane – from 5:45pm
• Sunday 13th December, Tring Triangle – from 4:00pm
• Monday 14th December, Cheddington – from 5:45pm
• Tuesday 15th December, Pitstone – from 5:45pm
• Wednesday 16th December, Castlemead – from 5:45pm
• Sunday 20th December, Marsworth – from 4:00pm