Home Bargains pledges £2.5M to Zoe's Place Baby Hospice fundraiser

The campaign to save the Liverpool-based baby hospice Zoe's Place has received a huge boost from the owners of Home Bargains.

TJ Morris Ltd has made an enormous pledge of £2.5 million, which makes up half of the £5million funding gap needed to keep the vital service open for families across Merseyside.

Earlier this month, Zoe’s Place announced the impending closure of their current site by the end of the year. However, the community’s response has reignited hope, with Ian Byrne MP spearheading a city-wide fundraising drive that has now garnered the support of Home Bargains.

Ian Byrne MP commented: "This is unbelievable news and what an example of Liverpool coming together. A huge thanks to Home Bargains for their generosity in helping us to take a huge step forward to secure a bright future for Zoe’s Place Liverpool."

Since its establishment in Liverpool in 1995, Zoe’s Place has supported children and families for over 29 years, ensuring they can live life to the fullest, despite any life-limiting or life-threatening condition or disability they may have.

Joan Stainsby, Executive Trustee of Zoe’s Place, expressed her gratitude, stating, “This unprecedented pledge reflects the generosity and overwhelming support we are experiencing from the Liverpool community and beyond. As a charity, we are immensely grateful to Home Bargains for standing by us in our time of need.”

Home Bargains has been a loyal supporter of Zoe’s Place, previously committing to fund vital elements of the new hospice, including an on-site hydrotherapy pool designed to provide comfort and relief to children with various health conditions.

This £2.5 million pledge marks a pivotal moment for Zoe’s Place, reinforcing the community’s commitment to ensure the baby hospice continues to provide vital support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families, for many years to come.