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Two brave brothers-in-law, Jez and Tim, recently took a leap of faith for us. The pair tandem skydived to raise funds in memory of their beloved mother in law, Liz Isherwood, who was cared for at the hospice in 2019.

An inspiring 12-year-old, Evie, has used her summer holiday to raise much-needed funds for Bolton Hospice, in an unusually challenging way.

The manager of one of our busy shops has shared the secrets of their success, and how they have become a thriving charity shop.

Our Hospice Charity Shop nominated for the UK's favourite charity shop.

A generous donation of a painting to Bolton Hospice has raised a fantastic £825!

Bolton Hospice, together with Create Bolton, hosted a special event at its Wellbeing Hub.

Val Hulme currently has no problem finding the right outfit for the right occasion as she is investing in 60 bargains this year - thanks to a charity shop challenge.

This week kicks off #DyingMattersWeek, and we can't wait to join Hospice UK's conversation and show that #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters Throughout the week, we'll be sharing lots of helpful information, resources, and stories, across our social media channels and in person at Bolton Central Library

We’re delighted to have received a ‘good’ rating in all areas in our recent CQC report for the vital care we provide to our patients, families and carers.

Inconsistency in statutory funding, combined with a challenging fundraising environment and increasing costs, is placing the hospice sector under significant financial pressure. Hospice UK recently reported that the hospice sector is on track for a £77m collective deficit for the financial year 2023-24.

Jess and Aidan are students at Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form College, who volunteer in one of our charity shops on their day off college. Thank you Jess & Aidan for choosing to volunteer with Bolton Hospice!

A recent report following an inquiry into the state of government funding for hospices has found that despite the introduction of a legal requirement for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to commission palliative and end of life care, ICB commissioning of hospice services is currently not fit for purpose.