18/03/2026
We're still rolling out the thankyou's from Friday!
Thank you to Forum Sales and Lettings - Blandford Estate Agent for your donation!
Every time we look at the total it goes up! The link is still open until the 31st March should you wish to donate, you still can!
Since sharing how the team of "convicts" did brilliantly on Friday, donations have been coming in over the weekend and the total now stands at £9761 raised for Weldmar. 💙💚
From "aggravated biscuit consumption" to "being scruffy in the office" the presiding judge showed absolutely no mercy. Every one of the accused was found guilty and promptly sent down to the chilly, authentic Victorian cells to think about their crimes. There was even some chaos from the public gallery, as head of Weldmar's Specialist Hospice at Home service Ali Caldwell was showered with packs of tissues when found guilty of her crime: ridiculously loud sneezing.
Once they were finally behind bars our inmates faced four hours in the cold stone cells, facing the prospect of staying there indefinitely unless they raised £999 each in bail money!
Armed only with their phones, laptops, and a can-do attitude, the group rolled up their stripy sleeves and began calling contacts, emailing colleagues, and rallying support on social media to secure their freedom.
Ali from Weldmar Hospicecare, Pippa from Metro Rod Dorset & Portsmouth, Terry from Service Appliances Ltd. Adrian from Advantage Digital Print , Jay and Sharon Community Champion Dorchester from Tesco in Dorchester, and Helen from Tache, the money you have collectively raised will have a huge impact on providing care for patients with a life limiting illness and supporting their loved ones.
Fiona Hansford, Weldmar Fundraising Lead, says:
"We are incredibly grateful to our "inmates" for being such good sports and to their networks for their overwhelming generosity. Our sincere thanks also go to our friends at Shire Hall Museum for hosting us for a third year. Their support makes this unique fundraiser possible."
Shire Hall's participant, Barry from Coco Property has also raised a brilliant £1445 for them, which will enable them to continue providing a friendly and welcoming meeting space at the museum for vital local community groups for free or low-cost.
We think we can let them all off of their workplace-related crimes now, don't you?