Together We Can Do More
About Us
St. Michael’s Hospice Charity is an independent organisation that was formed originally to assist with the provision of funds for the completion of the Archangel Michael Pasykaf Hospice which opened in June 2015 (formerly known as the Archangel Michael Hospice). Now our focus is on the daily operational costs of the Archangel Michael Pasykaf Hospice.
Our Core focus is to seek financial support from businesses and other bodies in addition to organising all manner of fund-raising events.
Now that the hospice is complete we continue to raise funds for the day to day running of the Hospice something which provides a much needed facility in Paphos and in the wider Cyprus in general.
Our Mission is to raise funds in support of Archangel Michael Pasykaf Hospice in order for them to provide excellence in palliative and respite care to those in need, irrespective of race, colour or creed.
We have a total of 5 Charity Shops operating in the Paphos region; Geroskipou, Peyia, Kato Paphos, Agapinoros and Polemi. We also run special fundraising events, have a number of charity boxes in various locations around Paphos, accept online donations and welcome corporate sponsorships and partnerships too.
Meet Our Board Members
David Hart
President
“The best way to feel great is to get up and do something good.”
David Hart
PresidentOriginally from Northampton I arrived in Cyprus in 2014 and started as rental agent for selected properties in and around Cyprus. Joined the SMHC Board in 2020 and also volunteers at our Polemi shop. After a successful career in photography I moved into a sales career joining Friedrich Grohe as sales Director and then promoted to Managing Director.
I played and coached Rugby and was Development Officer for the Cyprus Rugby Federation. I am an enthusiastic cook, specialising in Italian and Indian Cuisine. I retain a strong passion for photography.
I also have a strong involvement with the Paphos Astronomy Club and P3A along with my wife Carolyn.
Appointed President – 23 June 2021
Chris Peet
Financial Director & Secretary
“Life is too short, learn to live for today and be kind to those who may not be so fortunate as yourselves.”
Chris Peet
Financial Director & SecretaryI am very much an “international person” having grown up in Tanzania (Tanganyika) as a kid and did my secondary education in the UK before joining BOAC (British Airways) in 1969.
I cut my teeth in several customer facing departments, working my way up which led to my selection as an Overseas Station Officer where I was trained in all aspects of airport and flight operations. I moved from airport management to country management, finally returning to Heathrow as a senior manager in Terminal 1. I joined Emirates Airline in 1991 where I was VP for Network Operations and Logistics. This involved the recovery from irregular operations, crew planning and rostering as well as emergency procedures. I retired in 2010 having seen the growth of Emirates from an operator of eight aircraft, to more than 180.
My career has taken me to many parts of the globe where I lived and worked; Sri Lanka, India, Hong Kong, Barbados, Sudan before enjoying permanent postings to Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Egypt, Oman, and Dubai. I have loved learning and experiencing diverse cultures (and cuisines). This has given me an incredible grounding in all aspects of life and living. A humbling experience is an understatement.
I consider that, overall, God has given me a good life despite several difficulties, and it was my desire to do something voluntarily, and give something back when I retired. This started as a volunteer in the Archangel Michael Hospice before becoming a part of the Charity in 2017 as their treasurer. In 2024, the Association became a Charitable Limited company to comply with changing regulatory requirements in Cyprus.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking (Indian and Chinese/Asian Cuisine) and watching sport.
Appointed Vice President and Membership Secretary in December 2021
Mark Petts
Director
“‘Being involved with St Michael's Hospice Charity allows me to give something back and continue my late father’s legacy of charity work & fundraising.”
Mark Petts
DirectorHaving completed my Marketing degree at the University of Plymouth I then worked in various roles in Sports Marketing, based in the UK. I moved to Cyprus to support my family’s holiday rental business, Aphroditerentals.com, in 2007 and transformed the company into the success that it is today.
I live on Aphrodite Hills with my wife and daughter and am a keen sportsman with Football, Cricket, Golf and Tennis being among my favourites.
Having lost my father to Cancer in 2019 I was keen to get involved with the charity and following the successful ‘Longest Day’ Golf events I was asked to join the board in 2023.
Ian Geddes
Director
“‘A little bit of help is worth more than a lot of sympathy.”
Ian Geddes
DirectorI was born in Tunbridge Wells. After 5 years of classic chef training, I moved into Hotel Management in Eastbourne and London, after which I purchased a print franchise in Bournemouth in 1980 and I retired in 2007. After retiring I completed a 2 year course in drug/alcohol counselling before moving to Cyprus in 2014.
I’m married to Caroline, I’m a keen football fan and a season ticket holder in Paphos. I do a few listening shifts on Paphos Samaritans and help people with addiction issues. In my spare time I enjoy socialising, cooking, walking with groups and trying to keep fit.
I worked as a volunteer in the Polemi shop in 2015, and saw the opening of the Hospice. When David asked me to come back to St Michael’s Hospice Charity as a Director on the Board in November 2023, it was my pleasure to join, seeing it as an opportunity to give a little help to the community.
Keith Smith
Logistics Director
“‘I have found solace and purpose by volunteering at St Michael’s Hospice Charity at a time when I needed it most after losing my wife to cancer at the hospice.”
Keith Smith
Logistics DirectorBorn in Sevenoaks, Kent in July 1943. Following some early years in the Merchant Navy I joined the Kent Ambulance service as an ambulanceman, then trained as a Paramedic where I went on to complete 27 years service. Following retirement due to medical reasons I joined the Cromwell Hospital in West London as Security Manager.
In 2000 my wife and I purchased land in Kamaras and moved there in 2003 where we designed and built our own dream house in the Cyprus sunshine.
In 2017 I joined the St Michael’s Hospice volunteer team after my wife passed away at the hospice in August 2017.I started out tending to the flower tubs and hanging baskets but since then progressed to the board where today I proudly hold the position of Logistics Director.