Pauline & Lola’s Story
"John would be so proud of us. Helping others smile, even in their darkest times, has helped me heal. And Lola? She’s not just a therapy dog—she’s my hero.”
Updates about our hospice, as well as testimonies about our care from families, patients and friends.
"John would be so proud of us. Helping others smile, even in their darkest times, has helped me heal. And Lola? She’s not just a therapy dog—she’s my hero.”
"You don’t have to do it all alone. And you don’t have to wait until you’re at breaking point to ask for help. Hospice care is there to make life better, even when time is limited.”
2025's Christmas Tree Collection was our biggest year so far, with 150 volunteers collecting over 2000 trees, and raising £32,000!
"Once Bob died, they didn’t just disappear. They continued to be empathetic when everyone else moved on. They understood we were still grieving.”
We're partnering with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) to offer a Christmas tree recycling service for households across Somerset!
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, 50 intrepid Santas took on the challenge of abseiling down the iconic 60ft Cheddar Gorge, raising vital funds our hospice.
"They made sure the man I knew kept all the dignity he had always had, as a real gentleman, intact. Priceless.”
We transformed Somerset into a vibrant sea of yellow during Hospice Care Week, raising an incredible £11,611.94 in support of our essential hospice services.
"You don’t know what will happen in life, but I know that with St Margaret’s there to help it will be much better than if they weren’t.”