We need to enable others, and ourselves, to recognise that the most important thing that we can offer is that which is basic and ordinary about ourselves, our fellow humanity. That is what means most to those facing appalling tragedy and ongoing grief. And anyone can offer it. Top of page Fundraising Building and opening a hospice often costs several million pounds - all of which usually comes from donations from the public, or from companies and other organisations. Once open, hospices must raise funds to cover the costs of their services.
All hospice care is provided free of charge.
This means hospices rely on the generosity of the community they serve to fund most of the costs of their care. As a total, independent hospices need 250 million a year to meet running costs - and need to raise 170 million of this, just to stand still. Hospices have always received tremendous support in their fundraising from their local communities. However, for hospices to help even more people in the future, more money will be needed from the NHS to match the goodwill and support local people give to their local hospices. To find out how you can help, contact your local hospice.