Two hospices based in Poole and Christchurch are among 143 hospices taking part in a national campaign.
The ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign is facilitated by Hospice UK and aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities.
It also hopes to shift public perceptions of hospice care while also highlighting how legacy giving can make a difference now and in the future for palliative and end-of-life care.
The campaign, which launched today, February 17th, includes a TV advert based on real life hospice stories.
The goal is to encourage people to consider leaving a gift in their Will to support their local hospice.
Hannah O’Hare, CEO at Forest Holme Hospice, and Neal Williams, Trust Secretary at Macmillan Caring Locally, said: “We’re thrilled to be part of this important campaign that not only highlights the critical work of both hospices, but also the lasting impact that gifts in Wills can have on our ability to continue providing care across BCP.”
Both hospices are encouraging local residents to consider the profound impact that a gift in their Will can have in ensuring that their services remain available to those who need them most.
Between 2023 and 2024, 48 per cent of Forest Holme’s income came from Gifts in Wills, enabling the charity to provide 1,500 counselling and bereavement support sessions.
Over the same period, 70 per cent of Macmillan Caring Locally’s income came from Gifts in Wills.
This in turn funded the whole of Macmillan Caring Locally’s services for well over a calendar year.
- For more information about leaving a Gift in Will to either charity, visit https://forestholmehospice.org.uk/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/ or https://www.macmillanlocal.org/fundraisers/leave-a-legacy/