No one deserves to die alone

The Anne Robson Trust is a UK charity working to bring comfort, dignity, and companionship to people who are dying and support to those close to them.

We partner with hospitals, community trusts, and hospices to set up teams of trained volunteers who sit with patients in their final days and hours, and offer emotional support to their visitors. 

We also provide workshops and resources to help people talk more openly about death and dying, and to feel more prepared for what lies ahead.

Our story

The charity was founded in 2018 by Liz Pryor, after the death of her mother, Anne Robson. Experiencing first-hand the isolation and fear families can face at the end of life inspired Liz to create a charity that helps others feel less alone at this time.

Anne’s story

Anne was a kind and thoughtful mother and grandmother, devoted to her family and community.

In 2010, after a fall, she was admitted to hospital. Despite being nearby and desperate to see her, Anne’s family were not allowed to visit because of a norovirus outbreak. She died soon after leaving hospital, leaving those close to her devastated, not only by their loss, but by the way her final days unfolded.

“My mum’s experience showed me how profoundly the quality of care and companionship towards the end of someone’s life affects both patients and the people who love them. It inspired me to create the charity, to help bring comfort and support to as many people as possible in the final days of their life.”

Liz Pryor, MBE