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  1. Who we are
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  3. Stories

Stories

Trinity supports people living with progressive, life-limiting illnesses and their friends and families in so many ways. In this section you can read some of the true stories of the people Trinity has helped.

If Trinity has supported you or a friend or family member, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your story here, or alternatively you can email [email protected], or telephone 0207 787 1000 to share your story.

Allan and Marsha's story

Allan and Marsha's story

"It was really important I got the document I needed. If I didn't my scooter would have been taken away. Without Marsha I wouldn't have had a clue what to do - her help has been brilliant." Read more

Published: 21st March, 2018

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Anna Zakrzewski

An extra special stop on floral donors' rounds across London

An extra special stop on floral donors' rounds across London

Trinity is lucky to receive floral donations from all kinds of people and places across the community we support. One recent delivery was particularly impactful for one lady helping drop-off. Read our latest story. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2022

Updated: 22nd February, 2023

Author: Anna Reid

Anna's story: the Paris Marathon

Anna's story: the Paris Marathon

On Sunday 3 April, Anna will be running the amazing streets of Paris for the 2022 Marathon in memory of her wonderful Uncle Ken. Find out how her training has been going and her motivation for running for Trinity. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Updated: 4th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Lesbirel

Cliff's story

Cliff's story

Cliff's journey from Lands End to John O'Groats to fundraise for Trinity, Young Minds and Teenage Cancer Trust. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2021

Updated: 17th September, 2021

Author: Kim Bedding

Doing it for Nan - 26.2 miles in honour of Dot

Doing it for Nan - 26.2 miles in honour of Dot

The TCS London Marathon returns this year to its usual April fixture date for the first time since the pandemic began. Every one of the thousands of runners taking part, has their own reason for taking on the distance. Rebecca is part of Team Trinity, one of 23 runners taking on the marathon this year to raise funds for the hospice. Read more

Published: 7th March, 2023

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: Anna Reid

Ellie and Katie: Therapies team

Ellie and Katie: Therapies team

Hear from Ellie and Katie from our Therapies team and learn how they have adapted to deliver outstanding care during the pandemic. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2021

Author: Kim Bedding

Flowers from a cancelled wedding find their way to Trinity to make a patient’s own wedding day even more ‘scent-sational’

Flowers from a cancelled wedding find their way to Trinity to make a patient’s own wedding day even more ‘scent-sational’

A Florist's donation of hundreds of flowers to Royal Trinity Hospice made the finishing touches for a patient's wedding held at Trinity. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2022

Author: Anna Reid

George's story

George's story

George and his mum Vassiliki were supported by Trinity’s Community Dementia team in 2020. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Polly Balsom

Joe's story

Joe's story

"When Trinity came along we had one single team to help with my father’s needs and the family’s needs and questions." Read more

Published: 21st August, 2018

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Anna Zakrzewski

Katie's story

Katie's story

Katie's husband Ben talks about her time at Trinity, and the amazing fundraising challenge he is undertaking in her memory. Read more

Published: 14th February, 2018

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Anna Zakrzewski

Lily's story

Lily's story

Find out why Lily turned her lockdown jog into a run in memory of her grandparents as she takes on the Royal Parks Half Marathon. Read more

Published: 17th February, 2021

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Kim Bedding

Malini and Nishel’s Story

Malini and Nishel’s Story

We spoke to Malini and Nishel about their experience with Trinity and why their family chose to set up a Tribute Fund in memory of their Mum, Pushpa. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2022

Author: Rachel Lesbirel

Paul's story

Paul's story

We found Trinity a place of remarkable calm and tranquillity when it felt like life was collapsing around us. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2018

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Kim Bedding

Rebecca's Story: Hackney Half Marathon

Rebecca's Story: Hackney Half Marathon

On Sunday 22 May 2022, Rebecca will be running the Hackney Half Marathon to raise money for our care. Find out how her training has been going and her motivation for running for Trinity! Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 20th June, 2022

Author: Molly Collard

Sharon's story

Sharon's story

Sharon shares her experience of Trinity and why she is holding a fundraising ball once again in memory of her sister. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2019

Updated: 2nd January, 2020

Author: Sammy Wan

The Burren Walk

The Burren Walk

Andrew Edwards sadly died from bowel cancer on New Years’ Eve last year. He was only 46 years old. To celebrate Andrew’s love of the outdoors, Nick Buckley and 14 others will be taking on The Burren Walk. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2021

Author: Kim Bedding

William's story

William's story

William talks about how Trinity helped him continue doing what was important to him for as long as possible Read more

Published: 24th May, 2021

Updated: 4th June, 2021

Author: Polly Balsom

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    As an Assistant Manager at one of our charity shops you will play a key role in supporting the vital funding needed to support the free care provided by Royal Trinity Hospice.

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    We have an exciting opportunity for an assistant manager in Islington Salary: £22,259 - £22,930 pa Hours: 37.5 per week Location: Islington (Upper Street)

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  • Shop online

    Shop online

    Trinity's online shops allow you to enjoy the unique Trinity shopping experience in the comfort of your own home. And what’s more, you can shop in the knowledge that every penny of profit goes towards helping us continue to provide free care and support.

  • Find a charity shop

    Find a charity shop

    Find contact information for your nearest Royal Trinity Hospice shop

  • Welcome to Royal Trinity Hospice

    Welcome to Royal Trinity Hospice

    We provide skilled, compassionate palliative and end of life care in central and south west London, and it's all completely free.

  • Executive team

    Executive team

    The Executive team provides strategic leadership and support to Royal Trinity Hospice and Trinity Hospice Shops Ltd.

  • Donate at your local Trinity shop

    Donate at your local Trinity shop

    Find out how you can donate preloved goods to any of our Trinity shops.

  • Book a collection of goods

    Book a collection of goods

    Donate your preloved fashion without even leaving the house by arranging a collection from our team.

  • Donate to Trinity now

    Donate to Trinity now

    Every moment matters. Your donation will mean we can be here to help our patients make the very best of every one.

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    Whether you're a patient, a donor, a volunteer or a member of staff, we are committed to looking after your data.

  • Meet the team

    Meet the team

    Meet some of the staff team working for Trinity across the hospice and our shops

  • Eligibility and the referral process

    Eligibility and the referral process

    Who is eligible for care at Trinity and how our referral process works

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