The Pear Tree Fund's history
Our charity was set up in 1989 after two community nurses heard about a young man who was in danger of being admitted into hospital to die, against his and his family’s wishes, as he was unable to get the funding he needed to remain at home.
The nurses – Jane Edwards and Nikki Sawkins – pledged to do whatever they could to stop this from happening again and started raising funds to allow people to die at home if they wished to.
Since then, the charity has provided care for hundreds of people registered with Cutlers Hill Surgery, giving them choice and helping reduce anxiety for their families at what can be a very difficult time.
The Pear Tree Fund's latest news
Learn what's happening in and around our fund.
Ten years of teeing off to raise charity cash
Generous golfers have taken to the tees to raise a record-breaking £13,092 during the Pear Tree Fund’s 10th annual golf day – taking the total raised over the past decade to more than £62,000. The charity hosted its 2025 competition ... Read More
A night of style and success!
What a night to remember! Here at the Pear Tree Fund, we are still buzzing with excitement (and perhaps a touch of glamour!) after our hugely successful fashion show on Friday 12 September at Holton Village Hall. It was an ... Read More
Charity football match raises £4,200 in Emma’s memory
A family who lost two young cousins just six weeks apart have thanked the Pear Tree Fund for the “amazing” bereavement support they were given by raising £4,272 at a charity football match. Steve and Kelly Woods suffered tragedy in ... Read More
