We care for people aged 18 and above throughout Sheffield who have incurable illnesses. Our aim is always to control their symptoms, alleviate pain, and give them the best possible quality of life – all free of charge. Each year St Luke's helps 1,700 patients and their families and carers - more than 5,000 people in all. We depend entirely on the generosity of our many supporters - this year we need to raise more than £6.1 million of the £8.7 million total income it costs just to carry on doing what we do.