Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, Farnham, Surrey

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice offers Specialist Palliative Care to those facing the end of their life and to those who love and care for them, serving a population of 600,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Every day we support over 100 patients and carers in their own homes, in the community and at the Hospice (in our In-Patient unit, Day Hospice, Out-Patients and through Bereavement Counselling). As far as possible, we offer people the choice about where they are cared for.

The Hospice receives less than 16% NHS funding and relies heavily on the support and generosity of the local community. All our services are free of charge but it costs £10,000 a day and therefore donations and legacy gifts are crucial.

In April 2006, the Hospice sadly had to close four of its 18 beds as the result of a significant drop in legacy income and general donations. The Living Appeal was launched to raise awareness of our need for support. Thanks to our generous community, we were delighted to re-open two of the four beds. We are continuing the Living Appeal in the hope of soon being able to re-open the remaining beds. Please support the Living Appeal.

The Entrepreneur Channel in Camberley donated £169,000 to the Hospice last year to develop the community nursing team. At the Surrey Business Awards 2007/2008, their success and innovation as a business was recognised and applauded, scooping top prize in two categories. Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice is proud to be working in partnership with such a dynamic and proactive local business.

Surrey Business Awards
Surrey Business Person of the Year
Andrew Reynolds (The Entrepreneur Channel plc), Camberley

Small Business Award
The Entrepreneur Channel plc, Camberley