The Beacon of Hope is a registered charity providing immediate
comfort and on going practical and nursing support to people with
terminal and life limiting illness in Ceredigion, South Gwynedd and
West Powys.Our dedicated staff and volunteers work in the community out
of offices in Aberystwyth, Cardigan and Machynlleth and aim to enable
people to live the best quality of life in the time they have left. Elizabeth Murphy, founded the Beacon of Hope Charity in 2000.
In HM the Queen’s birthday honours list 2008, Elizabeth was awarded the MBE in recognition of her services to the community.
| Year | Developments |
| 2000 | The Beacon of Hope was founded by Elizabeth Murphy and gained charitable status. |
| 2000 | The Beacon of Hope founded the Cysurfan services. |
| 2004 | The Beacon of Hope opened the Cardigan Office. |
| 2006 | The Beacon of Hope was awarded the Queens' award |
| 2007 | Hospice at Home service was founded, employing two Beacon of Hope nurses Elizabeth Murphy was made a member of the Paul Harris Fellowship as a non Rotarian |
| 2008 | Elizabeth Murphy is awarded an MBE for her services. The Beacon Of Hope office in Machynlleth opens |
| 2009 | The Beacon of Hope open their first charity shop |
| 2010 | The Beacon of Hope celebrate their 10 year anniversary and celebrate by organising a ' It's a Knock out' event. |
