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Bulls Raise £241k for Birmingham Hospice
4 Jan
Summary
- 88 bull sculptures art trail raised over £241,000 for Birmingham Hospice.
- An estimated 183,000 people participated in the city-wide art trail.
- The majority of funds, £161,850, were generated from an auction of the sculptures.
An art trail comprising 88 bull sculptures has successfully generated over £241,000 for Birmingham Hospice. The "Bulls in the City" event, which ran from July to September, saw an estimated 183,000 people interacting with the artworks scattered across Birmingham. This fundraising initiative will provide a substantial boost to the hospice's operations.
The bulk of the impressive sum, amounting to £161,850, was raised through a dedicated auction of the sculptures held in September. This event underscored the community's commitment to supporting vital end-of-life care services. The funds are crucial for the hospice, which relies heavily on donations.
Birmingham Hospice provides free palliative and end-of-life care daily to an average of 670 people. Charitable donations constitute 42% of its income, approximately £7.2m annually. Events like "Bulls in the City" are vital for elevating fundraising efforts and increasing awareness of the hospice's services.
