End-of-life charity Treetops Hospice is celebrating a grant of over £37,000 from SC Johnson Foundation, which will allow them to complete a renovation of the Wellbeing Cafe at the hospice in Risley.
With SC Johnson Professional’s European headquarters in Denby, the company is helping to support Treetops’ efforts to provide a high-quality experience for patients and their loved ones.
Since 2019, Treetops has been offering a Model of Care, designed to meet the changing needs of people living with life-limiting illnesses. At the heart of the care model is the Café, a large, open-plan space with a glass front that opens onto a veranda and overlooks the hospice grounds.
The charitable grant will help transform this space, including a café counter to serve food and beverages from and much-needed improvements to the veranda, such as the installation of heating, and new outdoor furniture.
Adela Appleby, Head of Community Relationships at Treetops Hospice, said: “Treetops aims to reach hundreds of local people each year. Creating the right environment is such an important part of making it easier for them to turn to us for support while they are living with a life-limiting illness or recovering from a bereavement.
“Now, we can make vital improvements to ensure the space is more comfortable and functional for our patients and their families.
“We’re also excited to enhance access to our beautiful grounds. With the addition of heating, we’ll be able to keep the veranda open for longer, enabling even more people to enjoy it.”
Work on the Wellbeing Space is due to begin shortly with renovations to be complete later in 2025.
