12 Facts About Trinity Hospice

Royal Trinity Hospice is the oldest hospice in the United Kingdom, founded in 1891 by a member of the Hoare banking family.

In 2019 Royal Trinity Hospice was rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission, the highest rating that can be awarded.

In 2018 Trinity Hospice cared for 2,500 patients and in addition provided pre- and post-bereavement support for over 900 carers.

Trinity Hospice gave £1,000 of the £2,000 needed to set up the Hostel of God, as Trinity was originally called.

Trinity Hospice still follows this policy today, putting the patient's quality of life first.

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In 1977 the running of Trinity Hospice was transferred from the hands of the nuns to Trinity's Council, which had been in place since the early 1900s.

Trinity Hospice celebrated its centenary in 1991 with a service in Westminster Abbey.

The building greatly improved the services provided at Trinity Hospice, offering patients private, en suites, family-friendly areas, counselling and bereavement rooms, new medical facilities and balconies overlooking peaceful gardens.

Trinity Hospice has an estate of 21 shops across central and south west London selling new and pre-used goods, that help generate over £5.

Trinity Hospice's shops have been recognised by Vogue as among the best vintage shops in London and the best charity shops in London by Time Out.

In 2018, Royal Trinity Hospice shops collaborated with food writer Jasmine Hemsley on a collection of pre-used goods as part of the Love Not Landfill campaign, funded by the London Waste and Recycling board.

In 2019 Trinity Hospice partnered with social media influencer Oenone for the same campaign.