Building the Future of Care for Franklin

Franklin Community Hospice is creating a purpose-built hospice and community hub to support local families with compassionate palliative care for generations to come.

Help Us Reach Our $3 Million Goal

Every contribution helps create a calm, modern and purpose-built space where care, dignity and support remain close to home for Franklin families.

Franklin Hospice new build project

Together We’re Building More Than a Facility

We’re building reassurance for families, dignity for patients, and compassionate care for future generations across Franklin.

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Why We’re Building

At Franklin Community Hospice, we believe the best place for most people at the end of life is home — surrounded by familiar comforts and the people they love.

Every day, our team supports patients and whānau across our community with compassionate specialist palliative care, helping families navigate life’s most challenging moments with dignity, aroha and understanding.

Franklin is one of the fastest-growing communities in New Zealand, and demand for hospice care continues to grow alongside it. This new facility will help ensure local families can continue to receive the support they need for the next 40 years and beyond.

Project Stats

$7.5M
Total Project Cost
$4.5M
Hospice Contribution
$3M
Still Needed
12
Month Timeline

What this build enables

Three Respite / Day Rooms

Flexible clinical spaces supporting short-term care, specialist palliative assessments, nurse practitioner services and allied health therapies.

Dedicated Whānau Room

A private, multi-purpose space for family meetings, counselling, advance care planning and holistic support.

Community Hub

A calm, modern space supporting hospice care, community groups and local wellbeing initiatives.

The New Facility

A Purpose-Built Hospice for Franklin

Designed to support the future of hospice care in Franklin, the new facility will provide flexible clinical spaces, enhanced coordination and stronger community connection — all while keeping care centred around home and whānau.

The Impact on Our Community

more care at home

More Care at Home

Supporting more people to remain at home at the end of life.

reduced hospital pressure

Future-Proofed Hospice Services

Strengthening care coordination for the next 40 years and beyond.

stronger family support

Stronger Family Support

Providing whānau with reassurance that expert care is always close by.

more time to share

Reduced Hospital Pressure

Helping reduce unnecessary hospital admissions across the region.

Project Journey

Every stage of this project brings us closer to delivering a purpose-built hospice and community hub for Franklin families.

Land Identified

Planning for the future of hospice care begins.

Concept Design Complete

Creating a purpose-built space centred around care and community.

Resource Consent Progress

Working through approvals and planning requirements.

Community Fundraising

Bringing Franklin together to help raise $3 million.

Construction Begins

Preparing the site and commencing the build.

Doors Open

Welcoming families into a new era of hospice care.

Ways You Can Help

There are many ways to support the new Franklin Hospice build. Whether you give personally, partner as a business, or bring your community together, every contribution helps us move closer to our $3 million goal.

Individual Giving

Make a one-off donation or set up regular giving to help provide compassionate hospice care for Franklin families.

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Business Sponsorship

Partner with Franklin Community Hospice and show your support for a project that will serve local families for generations.

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Community Fundraising

Schools, clubs, workplaces and local groups can host events, fundraisers or challenges to help build the future of care.

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Together, We Can Make Room for What Matters Most

Your generosity will help ensure no family in Franklin faces the end of life without dignity, comfort and compassionate support. Together, we can build a future where expert hospice care remains close to home for generations to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand people may have questions about the project, fundraising goals and how the new hospice facility will support Franklin families.

Absolutely. Franklin Community Hospice remains committed to supporting people in the comfort of their own homes wherever possible. This new facility strengthens our ability to coordinate and deliver home-based care across the region.
Franklin is one of the fastest-growing communities in New Zealand, and demand for specialist hospice care continues to grow. Our current facilities are stretched beyond capacity, and this new build will help future-proof hospice care for generations to come.
The new purpose-built facility will include respite/day rooms, flexible clinical spaces, a dedicated whānau room, support areas for staff and visiting specialists, and a welcoming community hub environment.
The total project cost is $7.5 million, with Franklin Community Hospice contributing $4.5 million. We are currently fundraising to raise the remaining $3 million needed to complete the project.
Yes. Donations made to Franklin Community Hospice are tax deductible in New Zealand.
Absolutely. We welcome support from local businesses, schools, clubs, workplaces and community organisations through sponsorships, fundraising events and partnerships.

If you have additional questions about the project or would like to discuss ways to support the build, we’d love to hear from you.