At Prospect Hospice, we provide outstanding, personalised and compassionate care for everyone in Swindon, Marlborough and the surrounding areas affected by a life-limiting illness, completely free of charge. For 45 years, we’ve been a dedicated, non-hospital, end-of-life care service for patients and their loved ones - around the clock, every day of the year. Our mission is to ensure that anyone can access the best possible expert care whenever and wherever they need it – whether at the hospice or in their own home. As a charity, we only exist because of the generosity and support of our amazing local community.
Find out about the range of end-of-life care services that we offer to patients and their families. These delivered free of charge and are designed to provide compassionate, personalised support during every stage of a life-limiting illness in every kind of care setting, to anyone who needs it.
We couldn’t do what we do without considerable support from our local community. Find out all the different ways in which you can support Prospect Hospice, including fundraising, volunteering and purchasing from our shops. All contributions are greatly appreciated and enables us to deliver care that is free of charge to our patients and their families.
Our café sits at the heart of our hospice in Wroughton and serves a range of delicious home cooked meals to suit all tastes. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends over lunch or relax with coffee and cake, our Heart of the Hospice café has you covered.
Whether shopping with us in person or online, or donating your pre-loved goods, we thank you for supporting us through our shops where you help to raise around £2million a year for Prospect Hospice.
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and we're always looking for outstanding people to join our team at the hospice across all areas of the charity.
Prospect Hospice is the leading provider of education and training for end-of-life care in Swindon and north Wiltshire. Working closely with you, our colleagues within partner organisations, we want to ensure that the very best care is available to everyone facing the end of life. This is why we provide education and development opportunities, all of which aim to encourage learning and build confidence in end of life care and support.
On 18 April, we’re holding our first Men’s Walk to Support. Come along to walk, talk and support one another, all while raising vital funds for hospice care.
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Our shops are powered by volunteers. Whether you can give a few hours or a few days each week, you can make a real difference in your local community.
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At Prospect Hospice, we support patients and families within our community. We offer our services to more than 330,000 people across Swindon, Marlborough and the surrounding areas. Whether in our hospice or in your own home, we’re here to provide care whenever and wherever you need it.
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Contact and referrals (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm): 01793 816124 | 24 hour clinic advice line (out of hours): 01793 816109
There are so many ways you can get involved, and show your support to the patients and families in our care.
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When you play, you’re not just entering to win. You’re helping ensure no one has to face the loss of a loved one alone. With your support, we can continue to be there for patients and families when they need us most.
In 2025, we measured the year not in days but in moments.
From fundraising events to community initiatives, each provided moments of care, comfort and connection. We are truly grateful for the staff, volunteers and supporters who made these moments possible. Together, we made every day count.
This edition is filled with stories of care, kindness and community.
You’ll see messages from staff, stories from volunteers and highlights from some of our recent events. It even provides you with the chance to meet some of the people from our community who have gone above and beyond.
It really goes to show the difference all your support makes.
On Saturday 27 June, come together for a sparkling evening of reflection, connection and celebration under the stars. Whether you choose the 10km or 15km route, you’ll be guided by twinkling lights, glowing lanterns and the colourful outfits of those around you. You can expect tutus, scrunchies, leg warmers and a whole lot of glitter!
Early bird tickets are now available for just £15, until 31 March.
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Our café is open to everyone in the community. Whether you’re catching up with friends of spending time with family, you’re always welcome in The Heart of the Hospice. You can enjoy freshly made tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches and light meals, with all proceeds going towards our vital services.
Our charity shops are spread throughout the community. Whether you’re hunting for a bargain or looking for a gift, you’re sure to find something special in one of our shops. You can browse our collection of clothes, books, toys and furniture, with each purchase supporting our essential care.
There are patients and families who depend on our care, and your support helps make that possible.
Read our patient stories
We’re proud to be registered as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This achievement recognises the dedication of our team, in providing truly personalised care to those at the end of life. It also reflects the relationship we have with our local community, whose support makes all of our work possible.