Our year in numbers

We will shortly be publishing our second annual Impact Report, which measures where we are against the objectives in our Strategic Plan. Here’s a preview of our year in numbers.

HelloA very warm welcome to the summer edition of Life magazine. It’s been a very busy spring and early summer at North London Hospice. Our Big Fun Walk was a wonderful day that raised more than £180,000 – one of the event’s biggest ever fundraisers. In June, we welcomed some of you to our garden in Finchley to view the sea of wooden sunflowers, each one planted in someone’s memory, as part of our Sow a Special Sunflower event. I was delighted to see that event return after several years.

We’re in the final stages of preparing the hospice’s second annual Impact Report, which measures where we are against the objectives set out in our fiveyear Strategic Plan. It’ll be available to view on our website very soon.

In May, we shared our new hospice video with staff and volunteers at our Staff Conference. There were many tears, but also immense pride as we saw the impact of our work captured on film. Read on and you’ll find a link to view the video for yourself.

the best of life, at the end of life, for everyone.

We’re very grateful for your continued support, whether you’re taking part in our events or hosting your own, making regular donations, visiting our shops to buy or donate, or leaving us a legacy… they all help to keep our charity here for those that need it. Times are tough though for everyone. Our own energy bills have tripled to almost half a million pounds a year, and this year we’ve been unable to meet our £14 million a year running costs without dipping into our reserves. Our summer appeal, Fund Our Nurses Month, encourages our community to give what they can to help ensure our nurses are fully funded this summer and funds raised will pay for our nursing staff on our Inpatient Unit in August.

Source: NLH Impact Report & Audited Accounts 2022/23

At the start of the new year, a family friend phoned me at home after a recent admission to the hospice. She wanted me to know what a ‘life changing’ experience her stay on our Inpatient Unit had been for her. After years of living with cancer, to hear that the hospice’s support had had such an impact on her life, really meant we are living our mantra of providing

We have a raft of new and exciting events that we hope you’ll be inspired to take part in. There’s something for everyone so read on to find a way to support us that is right for you. My personal favourite is the launch of the Big Fun Art Adventure. It’s going to be a real hoot!!

Best Wishes

Lis Burgess Jones Chair, Board of Trustees