LAST year, local supporters of Martin House Children’s Hospice funded care for 340 children and young people living with a lifelimiting condition, from across the Yorkshire region, and supported their families.

This care included a wide range of services; short breaks, symptom control, specialist medical and nursing care, end-of-life care and bereavement support.

I would like to thank your readers for their generous contributions, unwavering support and continued loyalty, because without this we would not be in a position to offer this care, at no cost to our families.

Our care is delivered at the hospice in Boston Spa and also in the children’s homes across Yorkshire. Martin House has been at the forefront of the philosophy and delivery of children’s hospice care for the past 26 years, not just in the UK, but throughout the world.

This year, our plans include completing the refurbishment of our Den, where teenagers can relax and socialise, making the most of all the latest technology. We also plan to refurbish a number of our family rooms and upgrade our outdoor play area for the younger children. Once again I thank you for your support.

Angela Monaghan, chief executive, Martin House Children’s Hospice, Boston Spa