News & Updates

August was another brilliant month of fundraising and community support for The Prince of Wales Hospice. From fundraising challenges and charity events to grants and long-term partnerships, there were lots of different ways people supported our Hospice throughout the month.

We are urging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will, as new figures highlight the growing pressure on hospice and end of life care.

We are excited to launch Hospice to High Street, a new programme of free community drop-in sessions in our charity shops across the Five Towns area this September and October.

For Sarah Ellis, taking on the York 10K was about much more than completing a running challenge. It was a chance to remember her friend Helen, who was cared for at our Hospice, while raising money to support the care that meant so much to her.

From golf days and sponsored challenges to generous grants and businesses supporting our events, July has been a brilliant month of fundraising for The Prince of Wales Hospice.

This August, our Hospice was proud to take part in two Pride events, bringing colleagues and members of our local community together to celebrate Pride, inclusion and being ourselves.

Our annual Ison Harrison & PWH Golf Open has raised an impressive £11,600, as businesses from across the region came together at Pontefract and District Golf Club to support local hospice care.

A creative project led by one of our Wellbeing Volunteers, Wendy Ronaldson, has brought patients, families, carers, staff, volunteers and community groups together to create a stunning collaborative artwork for our Hospice.

It was great to welcome Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, to the Hospice again last week.