Give the gift of comfort and companionship
this Christmas

Far too many people face the end of their life in isolation.

Thousands of patients die each year in hospitals without the comfort of a single visitor. Many more are struggling with the fear, silence and ignorance that surrounds death and dying.

This Christmas, we’re inviting you to join Rob Rinder, Dr Amir Khan, Dr Emeka Okorocha, along with palliative care nurses and end of life volunteers to help us bring comfort and companionship to those who need it most.

Our appeal highlights the real need for end of life volunteers and the impactful, meaningful moments they bring to patients at the end of life and their visitors.

Your support can bring comfort to many more people this Christmas. Watch, share and donate if you can to make a difference to people at the end of life.

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The difference your support can make

Every £500 you help us raise could train a Coordinator to set up a team of volunteers who will bring compassion, connection, and support to patients and families – like they did for Gemma.

“Thank you to the volunteers for visiting Dad and spending time with him. The work you all undertake is very important, as it is not always possible to be with Dad all day. He was sleeping peacefully most of the time and I am grateful that he ended his last few days this way. Thank you for all your kindness.” - Gemma

But thousands more people go without the support they need. If we can raise enough to train four more Volunteer Coordinators, we could support nearly 2,500 more people in 2025.

 

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Hear from people impacted by our service

“The lovely and caring Volunteers were there to support my wife in her final days, so I know first hand the difference they can make at this difficult time. That is why I am supporting the Anne Robson Trust this Christmas”

Peter Harrison

“It’s unfair that so many people spend the last days of their life with no visitors. I’m pleased to support the Anne Robson Trust this Christmas, as they help hospitals set up teams of volunteers to visit patients dying on the ward. No one should have to die alone. Let’s give the gift of companionship – when it is needed the most.”

Rob Rinder

“In hospitals across the country, hardworking ward staff are simply unable to sit with every dying patient, and give them the companionship they deserve. That’s why I am backing the Anne Robson Trust’s mission to set up teams of volunteer visitors, to bring compassion and comfort to people in their precious final days.”

Dr Amir Khan

“The end of life matters. This Christmas I’m supporting the Anne Robson Trust, as they raise funds to help hospitals set up teams of volunteers to visit patients dying on the ward. What a privileged role – to sit with someone whose time is measured in just days or hours. To hold their hand, or talk with them. I hope you’ll join me in helping them reach their target.”

Dr Emeka Okorocha