St Gemma's Hospice

St Gemma's Hospice St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for the local community
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St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with terminal illnesses. Opened in 1978 we are the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in England. We offer specialist medical and nursing care to thousands of local people each year and offers invaluable support to their families and friends.

Love gardening? 🌻There are two great ways to support us this summer 👇1️⃣Open Your GardenWe're looking for gardeners to o...
12/06/2026

Love gardening? 🌻

There are two great ways to support us this summer 👇

1️⃣Open Your Garden

We're looking for gardeners to open their outdoor spaces - big or small - to friends, family, or the public. No perfect plot needed, just a welcoming garden and a love of sharing it.

Find out more: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/open-your-garden-programme-2026/

2️⃣Visit Our Open Gardens Event (Saturday 20th June, 11am - 3pm)

Enjoy a stroll through our Hospice gardens, browse plants and gifts, listen to live music and a choir, and relax with tea and cake.

No booking needed - just come along and donate what you can.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sewing Community Together event at Leeds Markets during Volunteers' W...
12/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sewing Community Together event at Leeds Markets during Volunteers' Week.

It was wonderful to see so many people getting involved, from having a go on our vintage Singer sewing machine to sharing stories, learning new skills and enjoying meaningful conversations with others.

We're also delighted that so many people signed up to volunteer on the day. Thank you for your interest in supporting St Gemma's and helping us continue to provide care for local people and their families.

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the event such a special day 🪡💜

👉 It's never to late to get involved! Visit https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/support-us/volunteering to learn more about volunteering with St Gemma's.

A huge well done to Louisa for completing the Chesterfield 10k and raising over £400 in loving memory of her mum and dad...
11/06/2026

A huge well done to Louisa for completing the Chesterfield 10k and raising over £400 in loving memory of her mum and dad, Paul & Amanda Binns 👟

Louisa shared:
“It was by far the hardest thing I’ve done, but you guys are worth every step. I came over the finish line with my niece in tow… You never know who’s watching you, so you can’t give up.”

Thank you from all of us at St Gemma's Hospice for your incredible support, and to your brilliant niece for being that final burst of inspiration that carried you across the finish line 💜

If Louisa’s incredible achievement has inspired you, why not explore our upcoming events and challenges here: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/

We're getting ready for our Sunset Walk on Saturday 19th September, and we're looking for local food and refreshment ven...
11/06/2026

We're getting ready for our Sunset Walk on Saturday 19th September, and we're looking for local food and refreshment vendors to help make the evening even more special.

As hundreds of people come together to remember loved ones, celebrate their lives and support St Gemma's Hospice, we'd love to offer walkers, volunteers, staff and supporters a great choice of food and refreshments throughout the event.

Whether you serve burgers, pizza, ice cream or something different, we'd love to hear from you.

If you'd like to be part of this special evening, please email [email protected] for more information.

📅 Saturday 19th September
🕛 from 4:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Roundhay Park, Leeds

There are plenty of ways to get involved and show your support this summer.Take a look at what's on 👉Explore all of our ...
10/06/2026

There are plenty of ways to get involved and show your support this summer.

Take a look at what's on 👉

Explore all of our events and challenges here: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events

On one of the hottest May days on record, 17-year-old Isla and her dad, Lee, took on an incredible challenge of cycling ...
08/06/2026

On one of the hottest May days on record, 17-year-old Isla and her dad, Lee, took on an incredible challenge of cycling 45 miles from their home in Doncaster to the Hospice in Moortown, Leeds 🚲

Riding through the intense heat, Isla raised an amazing £2,683.50 (including Gift Aid) in loving memory of her auntie, Sophie Knight 💜

Isla’s mum, Emma, said:
“Isla and her dad Lee did an amazing job! I could not be any prouder of them for completing the challenge in the searing heat… It was a very emotional and bittersweet day.”

A huge thank you for your wonderful support of the Hospice. Your dedication is so inspiring 👏

📷 Pictured: Isla, dad Lee, brother Oliver, and Sophie’s daughter Agnes, courtesy of Andrew Kelly Photography.

Lisa recently took on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, surrounded by her family and friends in loving memory of her brother Richar...
07/06/2026

Lisa recently took on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, surrounded by her family and friends in loving memory of her brother Richard Haley 🏔️

Together, they raised an incredible £2,933.75 (incl. GiftAid) towards patient care!

Reflecting on the challenge, Lisa shared:

“It was such an amazing experience and we’re all so proud of ourselves for completing the challenge and for raising the amount of money we have.

It exceeded our expectations which is amazing. We were such a great team and we had Richard with us every step of the way. I took a photo with him at the top of each peak!”

Thank you so much to everyone involved for your amazing support and dedication - we’re so grateful 💜

Feeling inspired by Lisa’s adventure? Why not take on a challenge yourself and sign up for our Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this month! Find out more here: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/yorkshire-three-peaks-2026/

As we wrap up Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers across St Gemma’s Hospice.Sue...
07/06/2026

As we wrap up Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers across St Gemma’s Hospice.

Sue Shillito has been volunteering with our Bereavement Support Café for 10 years. After her mum received compassionate care from St Gemma’s, Sue first came to us as someone supported by our bereavement services. Today, she offers that same kindness and understanding to others navigating grief.

Each month at the café, Sue helps create a welcoming space where people can talk, listen, and feel less alone. She describes it as a privilege to walk alongside people on their bereavement journey, supporting them through some of the hardest moments in their lives.

Sue’s story is just one example of the compassion, time and care our volunteers bring to St Gemma’s every day. We are deeply grateful to everyone who gives their time to support patients, families and our wider community.

Thank you for everything you do.
🔗 Read Sue's full story: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/hospice-stories/sues-story

If you've been thinking about signing up to the Inflatable 5k, now's the time! ⏰Entries close on Thursday 11th June, so ...
06/06/2026

If you've been thinking about signing up to the Inflatable 5k, now's the time! ⏰

Entries close on Thursday 11th June, so don't miss your chance to take on this giant inflatable obstacle course while raising funds for St Gemma's Hospice.

Grab your place before it's too late: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/inflatable-5k/

For Volunteers’ Week, we’re sharing Pat’s story, and it’s a lovely reminder of the difference volunteers make across St ...
06/06/2026

For Volunteers’ Week, we’re sharing Pat’s story, and it’s a lovely reminder of the difference volunteers make across St Gemma’s shops.

Pat is a volunteer at our Hunslet shop and previously worked as a shop manager within St Gemma’s. She has a real passion for charity retail and enjoys being part of the day-to-day life of the shop, from serving customers and working on the till, to creating eye catching window displays and keeping everything running smoothly.

She really values the people she meets through volunteering and the sense of fulfilment it brings from giving time to something close to home.

Pat says:
“Being a volunteer gives as much back as you give, a real sense of fulfilment.”

A huge thank you to Pat, and to all our volunteers for everything you do.
🔗 Read Pat's full story: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/hospice-stories/pats-story

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