It costs Douglas Macmillan Hospice more than £6 million each year
to provide a complete range of specialist palliative care* services
in the hospice, in the community and in patients’ homes. (Based
on income figures for the financial year 05/06)
The Hospice receives money from the following five key sources:
Statutory funding Douglas Macmillan Hospice applies for funding from local primary
care trusts (formerly the Health Authority). This accounts for
one third of the Hospice’s income. IT IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Fundraising The fundraising team organise events, from street collections
through to a charity ball, throughout the year to raise funds
for the hospice. The team also supports individuals and organisations
who want to hold their own events to raise funds for the Hospice
and works closely with many volunteers who tirelessly fundraise
in a variety of ways.
Lottery Douglas Macmillan Hospice’s weekly Lottery is ten-years-old and
well supported by more than 17,000 individuals and companies in
North Staffordshire. Its weekly prize fund is £4,500, there are
279 prizes, 5 top prizes and 1st prize is £2,500.
Charity shops There are 11 Douglas Macmillan Hospice shops across North Staffordshire
and the surrounding areas. The locations include:
Legacies Leaving a legacy in a will to Douglas Macmillan Hospice helps
to secure the future of the hospice ensuring it is there for generations
to come.
