A huge well done to the 157 incredible people who took on the Hackney Half 2026 on Sunday 17th May. They’ve raised a phenomenal £88,000 and counting, all of which will help us continue providing our vital services to everyone who needs them.
Latest News, Updates and Stories
For all the latest news and stories from your local Hospice.
Our Day Hospice Conservatory Renovation is complete!
As of early April, the refurbishment works on our Day Hospice conservatory have been completed! Thanks to the support of our community, our patients can now safely enjoy this beautiful space, just in time for the summer months.
Death Café at St Joseph’s: Meet Lianne and Mimi
Say hello to Lianne and Mimi! Both Clinical Psychologists at St Joseph’s Hospice, this lovely pair lead our Death Café events together. Hear from them about what to expect from a Death Café, and learn more about our upcoming session.
Over £48K+ raised at the London Marathon 2026!
Our amazing #TeamSTJH runners took on the world’s biggest and best marathon to raise vital funds for St Joseph’s Hospice.
St Joseph’s Hospice announces Chair of Trustees, Paddy McGuinness, is stepping down after nine years
St Joseph’s Hospice today announced that Paddy McGuinness will step down as Chair of Trustees at the end of April, concluding almost nine years in the role. He will also stand down as a Trustee in the Autumn.
Thank you Maria – over £14K+ raised!
Celebrating Hospice volunteer Maria, who has raised an extraordinary sum for the Dementia Wellbeing East London music groups she volunteers at.
St Joseph’s Hospice Charity Shops
The Five Sisters Charity Shops, located at 77 Mare Street and 202 Well Street have been rebranded St Joseph’s Hospice Charity Shops.
LGBT+ History Month 2026
February is LGBT+ History Month. Hear from our LGBTQIA+ Network at St Joseph’s Hospice and discover what we’ve been up to throughout the month to celebrate.
Ash Wednesday
Today, Wednesday 18th February, we marked Ash Wednesday in our St Joseph’s Hospice Chapel with Mass and the distribution of ashes.
Appointment of Bishop Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster
The Most Reverend Richard Moth has been appointed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols. His installation as Archbishop took place during a Mass at Westminster Cathedral on 14th February 2026.
Our Dementia Wellbeing Groups
We host regular, friendly groups at the hospice for people living with dementia and their carers. Learn more here.
Over 200 trees collected in our first Christmas Tree Collection scheme!
Earlier this month, our incredible volunteers took to the Hackney streets for our very first Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling Scheme.