Local businessman donates £1000 to Katherine House

A businessman from Banbury who recently won a national award for his achievements as an entrepreneur, has used his joy as a catalyst for making a generous £1000 donation to the Katherine House Hospice in Adderbury.

Stephen Abel recently scooped a ‘Young Guns 2008’ national award for his leadership and the growth recorded by his two Banbury-based businesses: Parcels 4 Delivery and Parcel Shipping Manager.

While celebrating his success with family and friends at a local restaurant, Abel decided he would share his joy by donating a cheque for £1000 to Katherine House – the hospice that provides invaluable care and support to people with terminal illnesses.

“Having good health has enabled me to fulfil my ambitions in life and business, but I’m also acutely aware that there are a lot of people in the local community that are not as fortunate and are suffering at the hands of terminal illness,” Abel said.


“My father in-law received some fantastic care and support from the Macmillan nurses during his final days and I really wanted to give something back through Katherine House. The work that all the staff do is incredible and I’m pleased I can offer my support.”

Sarah Bidwell, fundraising co-ordinator at Katherine House, received a cheque from Abel on Wednesday. She said: “Our specialist palliative care services include in-patient, day centre, out-patient, Macmillan community nurses and bereavement support. This all comes at quite a cost to us so we are thrilled when someone like Stephen comes along and kindly makes a donation to our funds.

“His financial support will not only help us to continue welcoming patients to the hospice but it will also ensure that the patients and their families are comfortable and fully supported when they need to be. That is an invaluable gift to be able to offer.”