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We are passionate about supporting people with life-limiting illness and their families. We help over 1700 local people of all ages each year.

We like to think that we are an integral part of the ‘Five Towns’ community, offering round-the-clock care 365 days a year. We don’t just treat patients with cancer either. We deliver optimal care with comfort and dignity to patients with a wide range of life-limiting illnesses with the majority of our patients returning home after their symptoms have been managed. We provide the best possible care we can. We do all we can do – and we can do a lot. Please help us to continue making a difference.

04/11/2026

Sunday lunch, good food and a chance to support your local Hospice.

Join us at The Roundhill Club on Sunday 15 November for a Community Sunday Dinner, with a delicious meal prepared by The Caring Kitchen Catering.

With sittings at 1pm and 3pm, it’s a great excuse to get together with family and friends, enjoy a proper Sunday dinner and support The Prince of Wales Hospice at the same time.

Tickets are £10 for adults and £7.50 for children under 12, with dessert available for an extra £3.

Tickets are limited, so book from the club bar or online:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/121141

Every meal booked will help raise funds for the Hospice and support the care we provide to local patients and families.

03/11/2026

This week is Occupational Therapy Week!

This year’s theme is Participation Changes Everything, highlighting how taking part in the activities that matter to us can make a real difference to our lives.

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, our occupational therapist, Chris, supports people to maintain their independence and find ways to continue doing the things that are important to them.

Occupational therapy is about more than everyday tasks. It’s about helping people stay connected to their interests, relationships and the things that bring meaning to their lives.

Find out more about our care and wellbeing services: https://www.pwh.org.uk/our-care/wellbeing-and-activities/

03/11/2026

Get your Christmas celebrations in the diary

Looking for a night out with friends, family or colleagues this December? The Caring Kitchen Catering is bringing its Christmas Party to The Roundhill Club for two nights of festive food, live entertainment and a chance to support The Prince of Wales Hospice.

Choose from:

Thursday 10 December
Groove Manuva - Wedding and Events Band DJ and sax

Friday 11 December
Into The Groove with DJ

Tickets are £35 per person, or gather a group and book a table of 10 for £300.

With doors opening at 6pm and dinner served at 7pm, it’s the perfect excuse to get everyone together for a festive night out.

Book your tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/120851

02/11/2026

Our 2026 Christmas Raffle winners have been announced!

Today, we carried out the draw for The Prince of Wales Hospice Christmas Raffle, and we're delighted to share our three winning ticket numbers!

Congratulations to our winners:

1st prize: £2,000
Ticket number: 037779

2nd prize: £500
Ticket number: 122071

3rd prize: Gaming bundle, including an UltraWide Curved 34" gaming monitor and Valkyrie M1 Pro gaming mouse, kindly donated by Target Components Ltd.
Ticket number: 134847

But there's another reason to celebrate. Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket and supported the raffle, we've raised an incredible over £16,000!

This could cover a month of care for a patient on our inpatient ward, helping us continue to provide specialist care and support to patients and their families when they need it most.

A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket, shared our raffle posts and helped make this year's raffle such a success. We'd also like to thank Target Components for their generous prize donation.

Your support really does make a difference.

Find out more about how you can support the Hospice: https://www.pwh.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-give/

02/11/2026

Have you got a van and a day to spare after Christmas? We'd love your help!

We're looking for volunteers to support our Christmas Tree Collection from Monday 11 to Friday 15 January 2027.

We're ideally looking for two people per van, and you don't need to be available for the whole week. Whether you can give just one day or help across all five, we'd be really grateful.

If you have volunteer days to use, access to a van and some time to spare, this is a fun way to support The Prince of Wales Hospice and help raise funds for local patient care.

Interested in getting involved or have any questions? Email our Fundraising Team at [email protected].

Find out more: https://www.pwh.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/our-fundraising-events/christmas-tree-collection/

01/11/2026

Christmas can be a time of joy, but it can also bring the people we miss closest to our thoughts.

This November, our Light up a Life appeal invites you to remember someone special and celebrate the place they will always hold in your life. Dedicate a light in their memory, make a donation to support local hospice care, or join us at one of our remembrance events this December.

Help us keep the memory of someone special shining this Christmas.

Find out more about Light up a Life: https://www.pwh.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-give/give-in-memory/light-up-a-life/

31/10/2026

Looking for a lovely way to spend a Sunday while supporting a great local cause?

KLH Events is hosting a Craft & Gift Fair in aid of The Prince of Wales Hospice, and everyone is welcome!

Come along to Kings Croft Hotel in Pontefract to browse the stalls, discover gifts and enjoy a day out while supporting our Hospice.

Sunday 8 November | 10am–3pm
Kings Croft Hotel, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HA

Entry is free, with donations welcome. Thank you to KLH Events for supporting our Hospice!

Share with someone who would love a browse around the fair.

30/10/2026

The festive fun has already begun!

We recently visited Mrs Taylor and the Year 1 pupils at Half Acres Primary Academy in Castleford, who are getting ready for this year's Elf Run in support of The Prince of Wales Hospice.

It's brilliant to see our local schools getting involved in this festive fundraising challenge. The Elf Run gives children the chance to get active, have fun and raise money to help us continue providing vital care and support to local patients and their families.

A big thank you to Mrs Taylor and all the Year 1 pupils at Half Acres Primary Academy for getting involved, and to our wonderful sponsors, Menzies Distribution and Hannah Davies Personal Estate Agent, for supporting this year's Elf Run.

Would your school like to join in the festive fun? You can choose a date that suits your school and organise your own Elf Run!

Find out more and get your school involved:
https://www.pwh.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/our-fundraising-events/elf-run/

29/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Castleford 10K and helped raise an incredible £2,452.56 for The Prince of Wales Hospice!

We’re so grateful to everyone who ran, fundraised and supported the event. Your efforts help us continue providing care and support to local patients and their families.

Want to get involved in fundraising for our Hospice? Find out how you can support us here: https://www.pwh.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/

28/10/2026

From epic challenges and generous donations to local businesses and community groups coming together, September was full of fantastic support for our Hospice.

Our latest round-up celebrates the people and organisations who have been raising money and helping us continue providing vital care and support to local patients and their families.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has fundraised, donated and supported us. Every contribution makes a difference.

Read September’s fundraising highlights: https://www.pwh.org.uk/about-us/news-and-updates/fundraising-highlights-septembers-fantastic-community-support/

Address

Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
WF84BG

Telephone

+441977708868

Website

http://www.pwh.org.uk/

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