We provide the best possible care and support for local people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Light Up a Life
Please join us in dedicating a light in memory of your loved one. Our beautiful trees at the Hospice will soon be shining brightly, filled with lights of love and remembrance from all of us.
Care and support services
We offer a large range of expert services, both in the Hospice and in the community, which can support you at any stage of your illness.
Volunteer with us
Join our team of over 700 volunteers who support our work at the Hospice, at our events and in our charity shops.
Fundraising and donations
There are many ways that you can get involved and make a huge difference to patient care.
Shop with us
Visit your local St Gemma’s shop to donate unwanted items and pick up something new to love!
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Education and training
St Gemma’s is a world leader in palliative care research and the world’s first University Teaching Hospice. Our Academic Unit is a partnership between St Gemma’s Hospice and the University of Leeds, working to improve care of those approaching the end of life through integrated research, training and clinical practice. Find out more about our research and upcoming training courses.
Our upcoming events
1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
Skydives 2026
Join Team St Gemma's and take to the skies for a breathtaking and exhilarating experience of a lifetime. Available to book at 18 airfields across the UK with various days and times to choose from, all year round.
10 – 18 October 2026
Great Wall of China 2026
The Great Wall of China has been voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Stretching for 6,000km, it zig-zags its way across China, snaking across mountains and through valleys. Why don’t you take on this epic challenge whilst supporting your local Hospice?
18 October 2026
Amsterdam Marathon 2026
Will 2026 be the year you complete a marathon? Join Team St Gemma’s at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon and take on an unforgettable challenge in support of your local hospice.