Hospice Isle of Man has received a £100,000 donation from a commercial properties business.

Kelproperties Limited made the donation via cheque, which will help the charity continue to carry out services for patients and those who require their assistance.

Currently, the Hospice receives about £600,000 in funding from the Department of Health and Social Care and raises about £4.5 million each year in order to reach the annual target of £5.3m to £5.5m, which includes running costs.

The charity has seen a drop in funding since the pandemic began last year, but continues to provide their services free of charge.

Hospice chief executive Anne Mills said: ’We are so very fortunate to receive such a generous donation from Kelproperties to support our work.

’It is wonderful to see that a company who has experienced a successful year is looking to ensure that this success also benefits others, and enables us to continue to make a life-changing difference to our patients and those who use our services.

’The year 2020 and the start of 2021 have brought its challenges to many people in different ways, including Hospice, so now more than ever it’s important to continue to have such wonderful support from local businesses.’

Kelproperties director Barry McCarney said: ’Kelproperties has had a very successful year and we are therefore pleased to have been able to make a contribution to such a worthy charity as Hospice Isle of Man.

’Whilst most of Kelproperties’ industrial holdings are situated in the UK, the owner would like to increase investment on the island by the development of his existing island property portfolio.

’We look forward to working together with all the relevant parties in order to achieve mutual progress and additional investment for the benefit of the island.’

Hospice Isle of Man, also known as Hospice Care, is a registered charity headquartered at Strang in Braddan close to Noble’s Hospital.

Since being founded in 1983, the charity has cared for more than 8,000 patients through its adult in-patient unit, the children’s hospice at Rebecca House, community nursing and the Scholl Wellbeing Centre.