St Joseph's Hospice

St Joseph's Hospice St. Joseph's Hospice is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside. The hospice in Thornton, opened in 1974.
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St Joseph's Hospice (or Jospice) was founded in 1962 by Father Francis O’Leary, while working as a young priest in Pakistan. It is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside and has been providing palliative and end of life care for adult patients from across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and West Lancashire for more than 40 years. We are a registered charity and our specialist nursing teams care

for over 200 people with a wide range of conditions every year. We also care for and support our patients’ families and carers. We have 29 patient rooms and are fortunate to be located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland. We do not charge for our care and rely on our local communities to continue to support the hospice. Around two-thirds of our funding comes from charitable giving, including donations, fundraising and legacies.

Congratulations to this week's Lottery Winners!£1000………………Mrs Jamieson from Moreton£250...................Miss Malthouse...
01/05/2026

Congratulations to this week's Lottery Winners!
£1000………………Mrs Jamieson from Moreton
£250...................Miss Malthouse from Bootle
£100………………...Mrs Mercer from Crosby
Plus 15 other winners @ £10 each!!

Be in with a chance to win our top prize of £1,000 every week, while helping St Joseph's Hospice continue to provide vital care and support to local families when they need us most.

Every penny we raise in profit from the lottery supports local people who are cared for by St Joseph’s Hospice, so you’ll be supporting your local hospice whilst having a great chance to win big cash prizes every week – it’s a win-win!

St Joseph's Hospice Bake Box is open this Saturday☕From 11am to 2pm, come and treat yourself! Indulge in delicious teas,...
01/05/2026

St Joseph's Hospice Bake Box is open this Saturday☕
From 11am to 2pm, come and treat yourself! Indulge in delicious teas, coffees, and a tempting selection of tasty treats – all while supporting St Joseph's Hospice.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your smiles – we can’t wait to see you! 💛

We’re delighted to be one of the Waitrose Community Matters charities! 💚If you’re shopping at the Formby branch, please ...
30/04/2026

We’re delighted to be one of the Waitrose Community Matters charities! 💚

If you’re shopping at the Formby branch, please pop your green token into the St Joseph’s Hospice box. Every token helps us benefit from funds raised right here in the local community.

Thank you for your support—it really does make a difference 💛

Zoe and Clare from our Fundraising team recently paid a lovely visit to our long-term supporters, the Yarnigans in Maghu...
30/04/2026

Zoe and Clare from our Fundraising team recently paid a lovely visit to our long-term supporters, the Yarnigans in Maghull 🧶💛

Over the years, this wonderful group has generously donated a wide range of beautifully knitted items for our raffles, helping us raise vital funds for St Joseph’s Hospice. We’re so grateful for their continued support and creativity!

Even more special, the week of our visit marked the Yarnigans’ 10-year anniversary—what an incredible milestone 🎉

Thank you for everything you do, and congratulations on 10 amazing years!

Afternoon Tea on the Lawn – Tuesday 9th June, 2pm Take a seat, soak up the summer sunshine and treat yourself to a delig...
29/04/2026

Afternoon Tea on the Lawn – Tuesday 9th June, 2pm

Take a seat, soak up the summer sunshine and treat yourself to a delightful afternoon in the beautiful grounds of St Joseph’s Hospice.

On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of fizz (or a refreshing soft drink), before enjoying a delicious traditional afternoon tea served with unlimited tea and coffee.

Expect sweet treats, savoury delights, great company — and a touch of entertainment to make the afternoon extra special. 🎶✨

Tickets are £20 per person
Book your place here:
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/AfternoonTeaontheLawn

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, so everyone can indulge themselves.

If you have any questions, our friendly fundraising team would love to hear from you:
0151 932 6044
fundraising@stjhospice.org.uk

Gather your friends, pop on your summer best, and join us for an afternoon of fizz, fun and fabulous treats — all in support of your local hospice.

A huge thank you to St. Mary's College, Crosby for their fantastic support! 🏉The college held a rugby tournament in aid ...
29/04/2026

A huge thank you to St. Mary's College, Crosby for their fantastic support! 🏉

The college held a rugby tournament in aid of St Joseph’s Hospice on Thursday, 23rd April, raising an incredible £407. Clare from our fundraising team was delighted to attend and receive the cheque from Mr Lee and the Sixth Form Rugby Team.

We’re so grateful for your efforts, teamwork and generosity—what a brilliant achievement!

Huge congratulations to .comptongough and Kieran Molyneux on an incredible achievement—completing the London Marathon o...
28/04/2026

Huge congratulations to .comptongough and Kieran Molyneux on an incredible achievement—completing the London Marathon on Sunday and raising an amazing £3,205! 🏅🎉

We are so proud and grateful for your hard work, determination and mental strength to take on such a huge challenge for St Joseph’s Hospice. We hope you had a fantastic day and are now enjoying some well-earned treats to soothe those post-marathon aches—you’ve absolutely earned it!

Feeling inspired? If you’d like to raise funds and make a difference for St Joseph’s Hospice, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch: fundraising@stjhospice.org.uk

🍰 Ready… Set… BAKE! and due to popular demand, we have added TWO new categories! Anything ChocolateFree From (products ...
28/04/2026

🍰 Ready… Set… BAKE! and due to popular demand, we have added TWO new categories!

Anything Chocolate

Free From (products specifically manufactured to exclude common allergens or ingredients that cause intolerances)

Do you have what it bakes to be crowned a winner at the St Joseph’s Garden Party Bake Off? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

We’re looking for star bakers to whisk up their best creations and enter our friendly competition. Whether your sponge is the talk of the town or your biscuits are simply batch-tastic, we’d love you to take part!

Categories:
🧁 Victoria Sponge
🍰 Tray Bake
🥐 Scones
🍪 Cookies & Biscuits
🍋 Lemon Drizzle
🍫 Anything Chocolate
😇 Free From

✨ Enter as many categories as you like – and it’s FREE to enter!

👉 Register here: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SummerGardenPartyBakeOff

📍 Bring your bakes to the marquee between 12–12.30pm on the day
🏆 Judging starts at 1pm

Our expert judge will be the amazing Scouse Way of Life Cakes (find them on Instagram ).

Even better? All the cakes will be sold at the Garden Party to help raise vital funds for the hospice 💛

So don’t be shy — rise to the occasion, grab your mixing bowl, and let’s make it a day full of sweet treats and good deeds! 🧈🥄

What a fabulous time we had at the Artisan Market this weekend! ☀️ The weather was on our side, the stalls were packed w...
28/04/2026

What a fabulous time we had at the Artisan Market this weekend! ☀️ The weather was on our side, the stalls were packed with an amazing variety of things to browse and buy, and the crowds came out in force to support.

A special shoutout to our Bake Box, which had its most successful day to date—what an incredible achievement! 🎉

A huge thank you as well to our amazing catering team, who truly cooked up a storm and kept everyone fuelled with delicious sweet treats and savoury snacks throughout the day.

Huge thanks to our fantastic fundraising team and all the wonderful volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you—well done everyone! 💛

Join us throughout June for a beautiful remembrance occasion, reflection and celebration at St. Joseph’s Hospice’s Rainb...
27/04/2026

Join us throughout June for a beautiful remembrance occasion, reflection and celebration at St. Joseph’s Hospice’s Rainbow of Ribbons event 🌈

Together, we’ll honour the lives of loved ones, share special memories, and celebrate the moments that mean so much to us. Whether you’re remembering someone dear or simply want to show your support, everyone is welcome.

You can make a dedication online, and all names will be added to a ribbon in our gardens.

https://visufund.com/rainbow-of-ribbons

Come along, bring your family and friends, and be part of a month filled with warmth, colour, and connection.

Let’s create a rainbow of memories together 💛

🧠✨ St Joseph’s Hospice Quiz Night anyone?Join us on Thursday, 14th May, from 7pm for an evening of fun, friendly competi...
27/04/2026

🧠✨ St Joseph’s Hospice Quiz Night anyone?

Join us on Thursday, 14th May, from 7pm for an evening of fun, friendly competition and plenty of laughs 🎉

Put your knowledge to the test, raise money for a great cause, and enjoy a brilliant night out with friends—what’s not to love?

🎟️ Limited tickets available, so don’t miss out!

Grab your team, get your thinking caps on, and we’ll see you there 💚

register at: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/StJosephsHospiceQuizNight

Inspired by the London Marathon but not quite ready for 26.2 miles? 👟Why not take on the Great North Run instead and be ...
27/04/2026

Inspired by the London Marathon but not quite ready for 26.2 miles? 👟

Why not take on the Great North Run instead and be part of our amazing team!

We still have two charity places available — don’t miss your chance to run one of the world’s most iconic half marathons while supporting a fantastic cause.

✅ £50 registration fee
✅ £250 sponsorship target
✅ Incredible atmosphere
✅ Every mile makes a difference

Ready to join us on the start line? Sign up today 👉 https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/GreatNorthRun2026234 💙

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Ince Road, Thornton
Liverpool
L234UE

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St Joseph's Hospice (or Jospice) was founded in 1962 by Father Francis O’Leary, while working as a young priest in Pakistan. The hospice in Thornton opened in 1974. It is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside and has been providing palliative and end of life care for adult patients from across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and West Lancashire for more than 40 years. We provide specialist palliative and end of life care, complementary therapy and bereavement counselling to hundreds of patients their loved ones every year. We are a registered charity and all our care is free of charge. We have 29 patient rooms and are fortunate to be located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland. Around two-thirds of our funding comes from charitable giving, including donations, fundraising and legacies and so we rely on our local communities and businesses to continue to support the hospice.