Barnsley Hospice

26/12/2025

Did you know the Christmas trees we collect through Treecycle don’t go to waste? 🌲

Every real tree collected is chipped and mixed with soil for use in horticultural services - meaning your tree goes back into helping the planet, rather than ending up in landfill. 🌍

By booking a Treecycle collection, you’re also helping to raise vital funds that support the specialist palliative and end of life care we provide to local people and their families across Barnsley. A small action can make a big difference. 🧡

👉 Book your tree collection here: https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/event/treecycle/

Having trouble booking? - If you’re experiencing any issues with the online form, please email our team at fundraising@barnsley-hospice.org
and they’ll be happy to help get your collection booked. 🎄

Thank you for supporting Barnsley Hospice and choosing a greener ending for your Christmas tree. 🧡

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Barnsley Hospice 🎄🧡

While many people are spending today at home with loved ones, some of our incredible team are here at the hospice, just as they are every other day, providing outstanding care to patients and supporting families on our Inpatient Unit.

From our housekeeping team keeping the hospice calm, clean and welcoming, to our catering team preparing a special Christmas dinner and our clinical staff delivering compassionate, specialist care - every role helps make today a little easier for those who need us most.

As a charity, we rely on the kindness and generosity of our local community to continue providing care 365 days a year. If you would like to make a difference this Christmas, you can donate here:👉 https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/support-us/make-a-donation/

Christmas can also be a difficult time for many. If you’re missing someone today and would like to share a message or a memory, we warmly invited to post on our Memory Wall here:👉 https://barnsleyhospice.dedicationpage.org/memorywall

Oh behalf of the whole of , we send our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating today. 🧡

24/12/2025

It might not come as a surprise that so many of our staff, patients and volunteers are avid
Barnsley Football Club fans and the team's annual visit means so much to so many here at the hospice.

Players spent time with our patients, staff and volunteers, getting to know just how important the hospice is to our community, but it was nice for everybody to also let them know how much the club means to ! It was great to chat about our services and let some of the players know exactly how we can be there for the people of the town and those close to them. (One or two of our service-user may have even offered some tactical advice! 😉).

An amazing afternoon was made even better by the wonderful Tom Masters, who provided a truly magnificent festive backdrop to the day.

We were also really touched by Glenn from Burendo's kind act of generosity, donating a laptop to us at the hospice after handing out gifts to our staff, volunteers and patients.

A big thank you to the team for coming in to see us. We can’t wait to visit Oakwell once again this March for our takeover day for the South Yorkshire derby against Doncaster Rovers. You Reds!

24/12/2025

New year, new opportunity to make a real difference ✨🧡

With the new year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to reflect on what matters most and that may be taking the next step in your career with Barnsley Hospice.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re recruiting for a range of key roles that help us continue delivering specialist palliative and end of life care for local people and their families across Barnsley:

🧡 Director of Income Generation - Lead the strategic growth of our fundraising, retail, marketing and communications activity.
🧡 Grant Writer - Secure vital funding by researching, writing and managing grant applications that directly support hospice services.
🧡 Legacy Fundraiser - Help grow and sustain our legacy giving programme, supporting future generations through gifts in Wills.
🧡 IPU Sister / Charge Nurse - A rewarding clinical leadership role, delivering the highest standards of compassionate care on our Inpatient Unit.
🧡 Events Fundraiser - Be the person behind a vibrant calendar of fundraising events that bring our community together and raise vital funds.

Whether you’re looking for a fresh start, a new challenge or a role with real purpose, joining our team means being part of something truly special - where your skills, passion and dedication make a lasting impact every single day.

👉 Find out more or apply by visiting: www.barnsleyhospice.org/recruitment

23/12/2025

Last week, we had a special visit from our friends at Gist Limited, who brought with them a Santa-level surprise!

They delivered us a 'sleigh-full' of board games, toys and craft supplies for patients and families to enjoy on our Inpatient Unit and Orangery. On top of that, they also kindly brought a donation of £245.

These presents will make a huge difference to those in the hospice and using our services over Christmas and New Year, and help families make memories and spend precious time together during a time when they need it most.

Thank you so much to the whole team at GIST for this thoughtful and generous donation that is sure to bring the festive spirit to Barnsley Hospice.

23/12/2025

A message from 's very own Reyes Cleary for the winners in our Christmas Superdraw 2025!

Every player has made a huge difference to local people and their loved ones this Christmas.

You can view the results from our Christmas Superdraw by visiting: https://www.barnsleyhospicelottery.org/results

If you'd like to find out more about our weekly lottery, head to www.barnsleyhospicelottery.org.

You must be 18 or over to enter.
www.gambleaware.org

Kindly note, entries online are payable by debit card only.

23/12/2025

Treecycle is back, make sure to save the date! 🌲

Our annual Treecycle collection will take place on Sunday 11 January 2026, so if you’re planning a real Christmas tree this year, now’s the perfect time to get organised.

By booking your Treecycle collection, we’ll collect and recycle your tree for you - giving it a greener ending while helping raise vital funds for the specialist palliative and end of life care we provide to local people and their families. 🧡

Spaces are limited, so we’d encourage booking now to avoid missing out.

📅 Collection date: Sunday 11 January 2026
👉 Book your tree collection here: https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/event/treecycle/
🌲 Suggested Minimum Donation: £15 per tree

Thank you for supporting Barnsley Hospice and helping turn Christmas trees into care. 🧡

22/12/2025

Thank you so much, Wombwell Live! 🧡🎶

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in Wombwell Live, a brilliant live music event held in support of Barnsley Hospice, which raised an incredible £1,516.

This fantastic event was made possible by The Old Town Hall - Wombwell and Squires Bar Wombwell, who came together to host a day full of music, community spirit and generosity right in Wombwell.

A massive thank you to:
🎤 All the bands and singers who gave their time and talent
🍻 The pub owners and teams for hosting and supporting the event
🧡 Everyone who attended, donated and supported throughout the day

Your generosity helps us continue providing specialist palliative and end of life care to local people and their families when they need it most.

Thank you for turning music into meaningful support for our hospice. 🎶🧡

22/12/2025

The Barnsley Hospice Retail Hub is now closed until Monday 5 January 2026. 🎄🧡

We kindly ask that you do not leave donations outside the Hub throughout our closure, as we won’t be able to collect them and they may sadly be disposed of.

We can't wait to welcome you all back in the New Year!

A quick reminder of our Christmas & New Year Opening Hours! ✨🎄

The Retail Hub will close for Christmas on Friday 19 December 2025 at 4 pm and we’ll be reopening in the New Year on Monday 5 January 2026 at 9 am.

Please remember that during our closure we are unable to accept donations. - We kindly ask that you do not leave donations outside the Hub, as they may be damaged by the weather and would sadly have to be disposed of. Instead, please save them for when we reopen - we’ll be so grateful to receive them in the New Year.

Wishing all our shoppers, donors and supporters a warm, joyful Christmas. 🧡

We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026! 🎁🌟

22/12/2025

Our long-standing supporters at Osborne Technologies are no strangers to the hospice, having generously fitted our Room 5 with the latest sensory and video technology earlier this year, and regularly partaking in fundraising events, including the Accumulator Challenge.

As we approach Christmas, the team at Osborne Technologies have kindly collected donations to create 10 festive-themed bags which will be handed to our patients on the Inpatient Unit. Each bag contains a selection of toiletries, treats and small items of comfort as a gift to each of these staying with us throughout the Christmas period.

This incredibly thoughtful and creative gesture will touch the lives of our patients and their families as they spend Christmas with us here at the hospice, helping us to create the best possible memories for those who need it most.

Once again, a huge thanks goes to all the staff at Osborne Technologies for their continued support of our hospice and those we are there for.

22/12/2025

Recently patients and carers who regularly attend our services in The Orangery have enjoyed a Christmas party. 🎅🎁

As well as the usual festivities, including food and drink, an advent prize draw – and it wouldn’t have been Christmas without a proper Christmas quiz!

It was a real pleasure to have our regular attendees enjoying themselves in relaxed and cosy surroundings. This is only possible thanks to your fantastic support and our wonderful staff and volunteers who hosted the party. Thank you to you all for your generosity in helping us create such special festive memories. 🧡

If you'd like to learn more about The Orangery, our wellbeing and support service, click here 👉 https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/our-services/the-orangery/

21/12/2025

We would like to say a huge thank you to Belle's Coffee Shop and Tea Room for hosting a Christmas raffle, which raised £347 for Barnsley Hospice! ☕ 🎟️ 🎄

The coffee shop, based just around the corner from our hospice in Gawber, hosted the raffle to help people living with life-limiting illnesses and those close to them. 🧡

We are so grateful for their thoughtfulness and to all of their customers for their support!

If you would like to help the people in our town when they need it most, find out more on our website here 👉 https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/support-us/