Firefly Appeal 2025
Join our Firefly community and dedicate a light on a Firefly in memory of a loved one.
Vicky's story - Firefly Appeal
Vicky was supported by Dorothy House during her Dad’s cancer diagnosis in 2024. She chose to dedicate a Firefly light in memory of him after he died. The Firefly Woods have now become a special place of remembrance for Vicky and her family.
“I loved walking through the Firefly Woods in Winsley, seeing the Firefly lights. Just the sense of calm it would bring. I can’t stress enough how in those moments, there is no calm inside you. It’s pure panic, worry, sadness, fear. But it’s such a beautiful place.”
We're here for you
We provide palliative and end of life care to adults (18+) with a progressive, treatable but not curable life-limiting illness or with severe frailty, and also their family (including children) and carers.
We care for people across our 800sq mile catchment area which covers Bath & North East Somerset (BaNES), and parts of Wiltshire and Somerset. Our services provide physical, psychological and/or spiritual support, and are free of charge. We’re available day and night to ensure that you have the right care, at the right time.
When someone is ill, it’s not just the patient who is affected. Life can be turned upside down for the family and for friends and carers. That’s why we’re here for you, for as long as you need; our patient, family and carer resources can be accessed via our Information Hub. Our 24hr Advice Line is also available for patients, their families/carers and healthcare professionals who need immediate medical advice on someone’s care.
Donate now
As your local hospice, we work to ensure that everyone in our community with a life-limiting illness has access to personalised end of life care. To do this, we have to raise over £19 million each year. Without your generous donations, our care and services would not be possible.
Ways to get involved
Do you have a story connected to Dorothy House?
As part of our Life Lines campaign, we’re collecting stories about Dorothy House. Stories about Dorothy House. Written by the people we’ve cared for and loved ones. Husbands and wives, sons and daughters, friends and family.
And not forgetting the people who have worked here since the very beginning. Staff, supporters, volunteers, suppliers. Everyone who’s made history with us as we approach our 50th anniversary. Your story is our story.
Your donations matter!
Your clean and undamaged donations play a vital role in supporting the Hospice in providing personalised end of life care for people across our community. We have 29 high street shops which accept donations that adhere to our donation guidelines. Find your nearest shop or read our donation guidelines below.
Abseil in Bath for end of life care!
Join Dorothy House Hospice Care for our brand-new event, the Bath City Abseil 2025, taking place over 24, 25 & 26 October.
Take on an 80ft descent from one of the tallest buildings in Bath, Bath College’s Macauley Building. Expect incredible views, shocking drops and the challenge of a lifetime!
Early Bird Entry – £10.00 (limited to first 150 sign ups)
Standard Entry – £12.50
Dorothy House Gift Cards now available!
Give the gift of support and kindness with a Dorothy House Gift Card. Not only is it a thoughtful treat for your loved ones and friends, but it also supports your local hospice. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit our patients, and their families and carers.
Our gift cards are available in £5, £10, £15, £20, £25 & £50 denominations and can be used in our 27 high street shops, across Bath, Wiltshire and parts of Somerset.
Upcoming events
Skydive for Dorothy House
Take to the skies fellow Dorothy House jumpers to raise vital funds for the Hospice!
Our Skydive day takes place on Saturday 20 September at the Old Sarum Airfield in Salisbury. On the day, we are really excited to offer you the amazing opportunity of jumping 10,000 feet or an incredible 15,000 feet.
Book your space and start fundraising today!
Strength in Style Fashion Show
Join us on 24 September at Bath Abbey for the Strength in Style Fashion Show; a fusion of fashion and compassion.
The fashion show is raising funds for 3 charities, Dorothy House and our partners Children’s Hospice South West and We Get It and the event will once again feature models connected to all three charities, with staff, volunteers and service users all getting involved. The vision is to create a powerful, beautiful, and inclusive event that brings together fashion, community, and compassion, celebrating strength in every story while raising vital funds and awareness for local hospice and support services.
Tickets on sale now!
Trek Machu Picchu 2026
Join Dorothy House Hospice Care on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to take on one of the top 25 treks in the world and see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World!
Trek Machu Picchu is a challenging expedition which will see you give back to the community you are visiting before taking you over the spectacular Andean peaks, through epic Peruvian landscapes and misty cloud forest.
The Dorothy House Podcast
In this deeply moving episode, we hear from Seb, who tragically lost his mother at a young age. Seb shares his personal story of loss, the overwhelming emotions that followed, and the struggle to process his grief. He opens up about the anger he felt during his childhood and his intense desire to appear strong in the face of overwhelming pain. Through his raw and honest reflections, Seb explores how those feelings shaped him and how he found a path towards healing. This episode offers a powerful message about vulnerability, resilience, and the complexity of grief.
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