MORE than £26,000 is heading the way of Prospect Hospice thanks in part to the fundraising efforts by lawyers and staff from a Marlborough law firm.

For the last two years, employees at UK top 100 law firm Royds Withy King, based in The Parade and also in Swindon, have done all sorts of fundraisers for their charity of choice.

To mark the end of these two years, where they have done an auction of promises, raffles, sponsored cycles to Paris and make a will month, representatives from the firm and the hospice met at the Wroughton-based hospice to toast this successful partnership.

Genevieve Arney, events and community manager at Prospect Hospice, said: “Royds Withy King have been long standing supporters of the hospice. Over the last two years, staff from Royds Withy King have organised a wide range of activities to raise money for the hospice and it’s amazing to see how it all adds up.

“We have also been able to come along to events run by Royds Withy King to talk to clients and staff about the hospice and the services we provide in their local community, as it is so important that we raise awareness of the care we provide and who can access it.”

This money could be used to pay for 170 patients to be visited by a Clinical Nurse Specialist to assess the care they need and to develop an appropriate care plan for them.

Alternatively, the funds could be used to pay for 463 patients to attend the hospice’s day therapy unit where they can meet other patients, share their experiences and take part in a range of therapeutic activities, such as art or gardening.

Lucy Hughes, charities’ co-ordinator at Royds Withy King, said: “It has been an absolute pleasure working with and supporting Prospect Hospice over the last two years.

“The work and dedication of all those at the hospice is humbling and they go out of their way to make sure that the needs and wishes of patients and their families are met. Nothing is too much trouble.

“We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone at Prospect Hospice all the best for the future.”

In 2015-17, the firm raised a total of £67,705.53 for three charities, including Prospect Hospice.