As a charity, our care is provided to our patients and their families free of charge. In 2018/19, it will cost over £3.9 million to provide these services to the local community with around 20% funding from the North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group. We therefore need to generate a net contribution of £3.1 million from Fundraising, Gifts in Wills, Lottery and Retail activities to support patients and their families affected by life-limiting illness. Next year, Hospice costs will rise - that's a fact. The Fundraising Department of St. Michael's Hospice is constantly amazed and inspired by the generosity of you, our supporters, and find it especially touching how time and again you are able to think of the Hospice with a donation.