How your donation makes a difference
What we do
Caring for life, together
Every year St Richard’s offers free, expert care and support to more than 3,000 people - adults who are living with an incurable illness, their loved ones and the bereaved.
We support people to manage their illness and remain independent for as long as possible, giving emotional, social, practical and spiritual support.
A hospice is not just a building – it is a way of caring for people. We care for people in different places, including people’s own homes, in our Living Well Centre, in hospice beds and by telephone and video calls if that’s preferred.
How we are funded
Hospice care is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters who fund approximately 80% of our income. The remainder comes from the NHS.
At St Richard’s we understand that everyone who makes a donation to help us care wants to know that their contribution will make a real difference to patients and their loved ones. It’s important for everyone to know how we spend money and that you are reassured that we are making the best use of the funds available to us.
This leaflet gives information about the different services St Richard’s offers, how these services support patients and their families and how much each service costs.
It costs £21,776 to fund all our hospice services for one day **
Who do we care for?
We care for people in Worcestershire living with a wide range of conditions including cancer and neurological, respiratory, cardiac and renal conditions.
Who else do you support?
We support the friends, family, loved ones and carers of people living with an incurable illness.
St Richard’s Community Nursing Team
Our highly skilled and experienced Nurse Specialists and Senior Staff Nurses offer support to patients in their own homes or community that is tailored to each patient’s needs, including advice on managing their symptoms.
The team works closely with GPs and the community healthcare teams to ensure patients receive high quality co-ordinated care.
£233.43 could pay for a Nurse Specialist for a day*
£5,075 could pay for a Nurse Specialist for a month*
Hospice at Home
Experienced Healthcare Assistants provide additional support which enables patients to remain in their own home. Referrals include for crisis care and carer support.
• £2,214 Could pay for a Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant for a month*
• £101.80 Could pay for a Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant for a day*
• £13.57 Could pay for a Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant for an hour*
Living Well Service
We aim to help patients and their families to live well, have a good quality of life, and feel empowered.
There is a wide range of care and support including therapeutic days, courses, therapies, social groups and activities.
Could pay for a specialist Living Well Centre Nurse for a month*
Could pay for the ingredients for a patient to enjoy a nutritious cooked lunch £3,161 £145.37 £19.38 £3.50
Could pay for a specialist Living Well Centre Nurse for a day*
Could pay for a specialist Living Well Centre Nurse for an hour*
£3,161 Could pay for a Staff Nurse for a month*
In-patient Unit
We offer 24 hour care to up to 17 patients, mostly in single rooms with en-suite facilities and private patio area. Patients may be admitted for several reasons, usually for the management of symptoms or for end of life care. Many patients return home or to an appropriate place of care, for example a nursing home.
• £145.37 could pay for a Staff Nurse for a day*
• £2,214 could pay for a Healthcare Assistant for a month*
• £101.80 could pay for a Healthcare Assistant for a day*
• £13.58 could pay for a Healthcare Assistant for an hour*
• £616 could pay for a patient to receive specialist care for one day
Family Support Service
The Family Support Team offers practical and emotional support, both to patients and their loved ones.
This may include, one-to-one counselling, social work advice, bereavement support and group support for adults and children.
£3,104
Could pay for a Counsellor for a month*
£142.72
Could pay for a Counsellor for a day*
£3,235.89
Could pay for a Social Worker for a month*
£148.78
Could pay for a Social Worker for a day*
Therapies
Complementary therapies are those used alongside standard health care, including various forms of relaxation and massage such as aromatherapy.
Occupational therapy and physiotherapy help patients to remain as independent as possible, supporting walking and exercise and other everyday activities.
Creative therapy offers art and craft activities to patients to help them explore a wide variety of techniques to express themselves.
• £19.38 could pay for a patient to receive one complementary therapy treatment (one hour)*
• £189.20 could pay for a trained therapist for a day*
• £27.57 could pay for a patient to have a session with our Physiotherapist*
• £192.99 could pay for an Occupational Therapist to assess, visit a patient at home, fit the equipment and reassess
• £500 could provide creative therapy materials for a year, offering an outlet for patients to express their emotions
Spiritual Care
The hospice team of paid and voluntary Chaplains offer spiritual care to patients of all faiths and no faith and support their loved ones through bereavement.
Our Sacred Space offers peace and quiet where anyone of any religion, or none, can spend time reflecting or light a candle.
• £147.58 could pay for a Chaplain for a day, offering religious and spiritual support to those in distress*
How can you help?
There are many ways you can support us, including:
• Make a one-off or regular donation
• Make a donation in memory
• Donate and purchase goods in our local hospice shops
• Take part in one of our many varied fundraising events and personal challenges
• Get together with family, friends or work colleagues to arrange a fundraising event around your interests
• Make a gift in your Will
• Register your donations with our Gift Aid schemes (our shops operate under St Richard’s Hospice Trading Company and so has a separate scheme from St Richard’s Hospice Foundation)
• Buy Worcestershire Hospice Lottery tickets
For more details of ways to support, please visit www.strichards.org.uk or call the Fundraising Team on 01905 958262.
Figures relate to the audited accounts 2022/23
* Salary costs are the full cost of employing a member of staff in 2023/24.
** This figure relates to the audited accounts 2022/23 and excludes the Trading Company.
