Honouring long‑standing support from the Helen Straker Charity

The Helen Straker Charity has been dedicated to supporting Dorothy House and RUHX since 2013. Founded by Helen and Gordon Straker, the charity continues its remarkable fundraising in Helen’s memory, with Gordon and his fellow trustees leading a busy annual calendar of events to benefit both organisations.

Thanks to their unwavering commitment, the Helen Straker Charity has now donated more than £650,000 to Dorothy House, contributing to a phenomenal £1.2 million total raised for their beneficiary charities. Their generosity continues to make a profound difference to the patients and families we care for. This year, Dorothy House gratefully received a truly remarkable £70,000 donation, raised through their 2025 events.

We warmly welcomed the Helen Straker Charity Trustees to the Hospice on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The visit was attended by founding trustee Gordon Straker (pictured) and his wife Nicola Straker, along with Trustees Stephen Harbour and James Sheate (both pictured), and former trustee Richard Dee. Also in attendance was our Ambassador and Bath Rugby player Tom Dunn, and members of the Dorothy House Executive Team, including Chief Executive Wayne de Leeuw.

Helen Straker Charity Events in 2026

Over the years, the Helen Straker Charity team has delivered an exciting array of much‑loved fundraising events across Bath and Wiltshire. The Trustees are delighted to announce their 2026 event calendar – see details below.

If you would like to enquire for further information on any of the events, please contact Chelsea Wallace, Corporate Fundraiser at Dorothy House, at: corporate.partnerships@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk.

Ladies Ascot Race Day – 18 June 2026, Bath Racecourse
Annual Golf Day – 10 July 2026, The Manor House Golf Club, Castle Combe
Clay Pigeon Shoot Day – 18 September 2026, Owl Lodge, Lacock
Tractor Boys Lunch – 4 December 2026, Bath (venue TBC)

A warm and heartfelt thank you to the Helen Straker Charity for their extraordinary generosity and long‑standing dedication to Dorothy House and our community. We look forward to supporting their exciting events throughout the year ahead.