Rotherham Hospice

Rotherham Hospice is a beacon of compassion, innovation and resilience in one of England’s most economically challenged boroughs. In 2024/25, we delivered outstanding care to over 2,100 patients and families while transforming our reach, visibility, and future sustainability.

This year, we achieved our first-ever CQC Outstanding rating, launched a bold six-year strategy, expanded our children’s bereavement service, opened six new retail sites (including a flagship superstore), and grew our workforce by 30%. Despite financial pressures across the sector, we delivered a near break-even budget and raised over £1.5 million in legacy income.

We’ve become not just a provider of care, but a driver of early intervention, inclusivity, and end-of-life equity. Whether through our award-worthy Sunbeams children’s service, our Hospice at Home team’s 11,266 visits, or our 31,000 hours of volunteer support, every step we take is rooted in one mission: to help the people of Rotherham live life’s wishes, even at life’s most difficult time.

This has been our most ambitious and impactful year to date, and we believe our story deserves national recognition.