Hospice Governance
Hospice Trustees
The Hospice Trustees are responsible for the governance of the Hospice and they form the Council of Management. Their role is to ensure that the Charity functions within the law in accordance with the Charity Commission rules and also that the resources are managed efficiently. They meet quarterly and hold an AGM in July of each year. The Council determines the strategic direction and ensures policies and procedures are in place to manage risk. Various sub-committees, each with a Trustee representation, work to monitor the different aspects of the Hospice. The Council elects Trustees for a 3-year term of office renewable at the AGM.
The Trustees are as follows:
L to R: Richard Willis, Ann Sidgwick, Philippa Eccles, Sheila Kemble, Sue Baron, Jane Henshaw, Maggie Wyke, Jane Watkinson, Mike Stevenson, Ivan Philpott, Julian Pedley
(NB Pamela Duggan missing from the photograph)
- Dr Julian Pedley (Chairman)
- Mrs Philippa Eccles (Deputy Chairman)
- Mr David Knapman (Treasurer)
- Mr Richard Willis
- Mrs Jane Henshaw
- Ms Sue Baron
- Mrs Sheila Kemble
- Dr Maggie Wyke
- Ms Ann Sidgwick
- Mr Ivan Philpott
- Mrs Pamela Duggan
- Ms Jane Watkinson
- Mr Mike Stevenson
Trustee Recruitment
Opportunities may exist for individuals whose skills will enhance the existing Council and Senior Management Team. We are always happy to talk informally to those interested and if you would like further information on this rewarding and interesting role, please contact the Chief Executive.
Willen Hospice Ventures Ltd
This is the subsidiary trading company of the Hospice. All fundraising activities of the Hospice are managed by Willen Hospice Ventures Ltd (WHV), ensuring the tax efficient transfer of all profits to the Hospice. WHV incorporates the shops and warehouse, the lottery and the events and promotions team for both the corporate and community sectors. WHV consists of Hospice Trustees but are termed Directors for the company, the Hospice Chief Executive being the Company Secretary. WHV Board meets bi-monthly and holds an AGM in July of each year. The functions of the Board are monitored through a number of Board sub-committees with Director representation on each.
The Directors are as follows:
- Mr Richard Willis (Chairman)
- Mr Philip Smith(Deputy Chairman)
- Mrs Philippa Eccles
- Mrs Sheila Kemble
- Mrs Ann Sidgwick
- Mr Ivan Philpott (Trustee Observer)
Willen Hospice Ventures Ltd. is a company registered in England - company no. 1231909
Senior Management Team
The team includes the Chief Executive, the Director of Nursing & Patient Services the Medical Director, the Head of Finance and HR Manager. They are responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Strategic Plan, that the agreed policies and procedures are adhered to and the quality of services fully meets and where possible exceeds the requirements of statutory bodies.
