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Charging for services might be an anethma for some. But might it ensure core services remain free of charge?

Research shows that income from retail activities is now the largest single source of funding for for hospices.

The 6 month figures from 82 hospices are an improvement on the 3 month results. But the 2023/24 figures are still likely to be the worst on record.

Is it time to question the principle that hospices should not raise money outside the area they serve?

Why are some Trustees reluctant to spend time and / or money on their own development?

Thinking Differently was the title of this year's Hospice UK conference. And we saw several examples of how hospices have been doing just that.

Figures from 66 hospices for the first quarter show the scale of the financial challenges facing the sector

The 2023 report shows that hospices are still losing ground to other charities in relation to legacies.

There is lots of talk of charities needing to diversify into new forms of income generation. But is this all hot air or cold logic?

There have now been two Charity Commission enquiries into Hospice Aid UK. A close look at its accounts raises lots of questions.

There is now proof that the adult hospice share of the legacy market is falling. But there is better news for children's hospices.

More people seem to be making the move from being the Trustee of a charity to becoming the CEO. This raises interesting questions and challenges.

Light up a Life events raise huge amounts for hospices every year. Could this be increased by collaborating on a truly national campaign?

The challenges hospices face are unprecedented. But, from a financial perspective, many have never been stronger. This is the hospice paradox.

Recent research from Canada shows that making donations in memory of a loved one is of real benefit to the bereaved

St Catherine's Hospice raised over £800,000 in 36 hours via a digital campaign.

Hospice lotteries have long been a vital source of income. But there is evidence that many are in decline. How can hospices respond?

There is evidence to suggest that public support for hospices may be on the wane.

Many clinical staff really don't want to talk about how the care they give is paid for.

Comms specialist Adam Driver discusses how to approach the tricky task of crisis comms management