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Help us to be there when it matters most

Kevin O’Boyle was just 57 when he died at the hospice in October 2024. Whilst under the care of the hospice, he and his wife Jo found support, comfort, and the space they needed to create beautiful memories during Kevin’s final months, that Jo will always treasure.

This summer, we are asking for your support so that families like Kevin and Jo’s can receive the care that’s right for them, at a time when they need it the most.

What happens when you make a donation?

  1. Make an online donation to our Garden of Memories appeal
  2. Visit our MuchLoved page to share a photo and memory of a loved one who has died (the link will be emailed to you)
  3. Join us at the Garden of Memories event on Sunday 20 July and view your tribute and others, in our memory wall

Every pound makes a difference

Whether it’s a pet therapy session or tea and biscuits for a wellbeing session, every donation we receive can help families - like Kevin and Jo’s - make every moment count. No amount is too small, and in supporting our work, your generosity means that we are there for hundreds of people across Greenwich and Bexley who are living with a terminal illness or facing death. For that we cannot thank you enough.

Here are some of the care and support services that your donation can help us to provide:

  • Bereavement support for the loved ones of someone who has died
  • Pain and symptom management, helping patients to live well for as long as they can
  • Free wellbeing support services like Living well with dementia, and Tea and talk
  • Peaceful spaces, like our gardens and therapy rooms, to make hard times a little easier
  • Practical help and planning advice to plan for the future
  • End of life care at the place where the patient chooses – at home, in hospital or at the hospice

“Even now, the hospice continues to support me. There’s comfort in having people to talk to, or even just share a coffee with.” - Jo

Join us at our Garden of Memories event

Date: Sunday 20 July 2025
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Community Hospice, SE2 0GB


In tribute to Kevin and the patients and families who have spent time in our tranquil garden, and as a heartfelt thank you for supporting our work, we're hosting a special event in our hospice gardens to honour our loved ones who have died.

The hospice garden held a very special place in Kevin and Jo’s heart. Jo told us:

During the time Kevin was at the hospice, we took walks through the garden. We’d stop to smell the sage, rub the leaves of the rosemary, and notice how the flowers changed as the summer went on. It was all so beautiful. Beds were brought outside for patients, and it felt alive out there, even in the hardest times.

A place to reflect and remember

Our beautiful hospice gardens continues to provide a haven for our patients and their loved ones, as well as our nurses, doctors and hospice team. Please join us for what will be a heart-warming afternoon of support and quiet reflection, shared stories and a chance to connect with others who understand.

Please contact Rhea Webb to find out more.

Garden memories tribute

What happens after I make my donation?

Once you have made a donation to our Garden of Memories appeal, you will receive a link to our MuchLoved dedication page.

Here you will be invited to dedicate a photo and tribute to a loved one who has died.

Your online dedication will be displayed in our garden for you to view, at our Garden of Memories event on Sunday, 20 July.

For more information contact Rhea Webb.

Garden of memories

Making beautiful memories even in the hardest moments

Kevin O’Boyle died at the hospice last October, aged 57. His wife, Jo, kindly took the time to tell us all about him and of the memories the pair made at the hospice during his last months.
Read Kevin and Jo's story