Aiming High
We reach for excellence and set the standard for others to follow. Celebrating individual and collective success and actively looking for ways to be even better.
About Us
St Barnabas Hospice is the leading charity in Lincolnshire, providing palliative and end-of-life care to adults living with a life-limiting or terminal illness.
We opened the doors to our first patient over 40 years ago. Over four decades later, more than 100,000 people have received free, high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care and support across Lincolnshire.
Our Care ServicesVision and Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where dying with dignity, compassion, and having choices is a fundamental part of a life.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to ensure all individuals facing the end of their life in Lincolnshire receive dignified, compassionate care when they require it and where they ask for it.
Our Values
Being Courageous
We push boundaries and provide challenge – standing up for what is right and supporting others to make a difference across all aspects of our work.
Doing It Right
We are ethical, honest and use resources respectfully. Taking responsibility for our actions and doing what we say we’ll do – we challenge others to do the same.
Having Heart
People are at the centre of all we do. We’re proud of our ability to work in tough situations with resilience, empathy and kindness.
Working Better Together
We recognise the power of community; building connections and relationships which help us make a positive contribution. Respecting and valuing all contributions – we are ONE team, united and inspired by our common purpose.
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Who are we and how did we begin?
St Barnabas has a long and proud history of delivering outstanding palliative and end-of-life care to the people of Lincolnshire.
In 1979, a small group of people established St Barnabas Hospice with £270. They were committed to ensuring that Lincolnshire had a hospice to be proud of, by providing high quality care and treatment to patients and their families and carers. This ambition is something that we strive to maintain.
Over the years, the range of services we provide has developed. We have opened our doors more widely to ensure that any patient, and their families and carers, requiring palliative treatment or support at the end-of-life in Lincolnshire, may have access to high quality care.
Meet the St Barnabas Team
What services do we provide?
Today we deliver free, high-quality end-of-life care and support to more than 12,000 adults living with a life limiting or terminal illness, and their families.
At St Barnabas, we don’t just offer inpatient hospice care. Alongside our Inpatient Unit in Lincoln and Hospice in the Hospital in Grantham, our community nurses support people in their own homes – 7 days a week. As well as providing relief from physical discomfort, we provide spiritual and bereavement support and welfare and benefits advice.
Our Wellbeing Centres across the county host a variety of groups and sessions – from exercise classes to drop-in coffee mornings and creative groups. These centres can be found in Boston (Endeavor Park), Grantham (Barrowby Road), Lincoln (Hawthorn Road) and Louth (Grimsby Road). We also offer a range of wellbeing activities within Spalding and Sleaford.
Our care services Find your nearest Wellbeing Centre
Our Financial Position
St Barnabas Hospice currently receives just 44% statutory funding. We are experiencing an increasingly challenging and uncertain time, with rising running costs of £40,000 per day and recent National Insurance and National Living Wage increases further impacting our position.
We are working hard to ensure that St Barnabas Hospice remains here for future generations, offering compassionate, dignified care to those who need us most. We are deeply grateful to our community for their continued support, now more than ever.
Every pound you give helps us provide care and support to families throughout Lincolnshire, ensuring that no-one has to face death or loss alone. With your help, we can continue to be there for thousands of people across Lincolnshire now and in the future.
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Reports and Strategy
Impact Report
This Impact Report shares the difference your support makes – in the lives of patients, families and carers across Lincolnshire. Like many charities, we are operating in a time of great financial pressure. Rising costs mean that every decision we make must consider sustainability. Despite these challenges, our commitment to care has never wavered.
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Organisational Strategy
This ambitious strategy determines the direction of travel for St Barnabas between 2024- 2029, aligned with both national and local policy. Strategic priorities include: to be the system provider of choice for specialist palliative and end-of-life care, and to remain sustainable and resilient for the people we care for.
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From our CEO
“As we continue to navigate the ongoing challenges, we are acutely aware of the growing pressures brought on by the cost-of-living crisis and a reduction in core funding. Despite these challenges, the resilience of our staff, volunteers, and supporters across Lincolnshire has been inspiring. Every department within St Barnabas has worked diligently to build robust strategies to overcome these obstacles. We know the road ahead will be challenging, but with the continued support of our community and the dedication of our remarkable team, we are confident that we can meet these challenges head-on. Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to share a brighter future for all those who rely on us.”
Chris Wheway, CEO
