Key Points
- The PCC of St Maughans and Llangattock has given £2,000 to St David’s Hospice Care.
- On behalf of the Parochial Church Council, Gareth Hughes presented the cheque.
- The cheque was received by Emma Saysell MBE who is the Chief Executive of St David’s Hospice Care.
- According to a spokesperson at the hospice, the PCC has been thanked for the contribution.
- St David’s Hospice Care is a provider of palliative care in Gwent.
St David (Wales Times) October 14, 2026 – St David’s Hospice Care has received a £2,000 donation from the PCC of St Maughans and Llangattock, according to the Monmouthshire Beacon.
As reported by the Monmouthshire Beacon, Gareth Hughes handed over the cheque from the PCC of St Maughans and Llangattock to Emma Saysell MBE. Ms Saysell is the chief executive of St David’s Hospice Care and has led the organisation since 2004.
The £2,000 gift was made by the parochial church council, which represents the churches of St Maughans and Llangattock. The Monmouthshire Beacon described the contribution as a “generous donation” to the hospice.
Why has the church council donated to St David’s Hospice Care?
The Monmouthshire Beacon did not publish a detailed explanation from the PCC about how the funds were raised or why St David’s Hospice Care was selected. The report confirms only that the council made the donation and that Mr Hughes presented the cheque to Ms Saysell.
St David’s Hospice Care is a Gwent-based charity that provides free care and support for people living with life-limiting illnesses. Its services are delivered in patients’ homes and at the hospice.
What did St David’s Hospice Care say?
A spokesman for St David’s Hospice Care thanked the PCC for the donation, according to the Monmouthshire Beacon. The report did not publish the full wording of the hospice’s response.
The charity has previously said that community support is central to its ability to continue providing care. In a separate fundraising report published by the Monmouthshire Beacon, a hospice spokesman said: “A heartfelt thank you to all who supported and organised such a wonderful day – our community are at the heart of the Hospice helping us to continue providing our care and we are so grateful.”
Who is Emma Saysell?
Emma Saysell MBE is the chief executive and director of nursing at St David’s Hospice Care. She joined the organisation in 1994 as a clinical nurse specialist and was appointed to the joint chief executive and director of nursing role in 2004.
She received an MBE in 2014 for services to palliative care in Wales. Companies House records also list Katherine Emma Saysell as a serving officer of St David’s Foundation Hospice Care.
How will the £2,000 be used?
The Monmouthshire Beacon report did not specify how the PCC’s £2,000 will be allocated. St David’s Hospice Care says donations help it provide free specialist care for patients and support for families throughout the year.
The charity’s wider services include expert nursing and medical care, day therapy, counselling and complementary therapies. Its annual return records that its domiciliary support service provided care and support to 3,561 people during the last financial year.
Background of the development
St David’s Hospice Care is one of 15 charitable hospices in Wales. According to ITV Wales, the charity receives some Welsh Government funding but must independently raise about 70% of its running costs.
The charity’s chief executive, Emma Saysell MBE, told ITV Wales in October 2025 that rising costs and a lack of sustainable funding had made its financial position “tenuous”. ITV Wales also reported that St David’s cares for 1,500 people each year through its community services and in-patient unit.
Local fundraising has previously played a significant role in supporting the hospice. In March 2026, a family fun day at Monmouth MOT Centre, held in memory of employee DJ Williams, raised £18,607.32 for St David’s Hospice Care, according to the Monmouthshire Beacon.
The latest £2,000 donation from the PCC of St Maughans and Llangattock forms part of that continuing pattern of community and church-based support for hospice services in the area.
Prediction: How can this affect local patients and families?
For patients and families in Gwent, donations such as the £2,000 gift can help St David’s Hospice Care maintain services that support people with life-limiting illnesses at home and in hospice settings.
Because the charity relies substantially on independently raised income, continued local giving may help reduce pressure on its fundraising budget. ITV Wales reported that the hospice must raise approximately 70% of its running costs independently, while demand for care remains significant.
For local residents, the donation may also encourage further community fundraising across Monmouthshire and the wider Gwent area. The Monmouthshire Beacon has previously reported substantial local fundraising efforts for the hospice, including the £18,607.32 raised in memory of DJ Williams.
