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An emerging trend...
An emerging trend of current and recurring operational deficits is not financially sustainable.
St Barnabas Hospice is not alone in facing this, and many Hospices and other charities are also struggling in the current climate with services being cut sector-wide. As responsible custodians of the charity, we are taking early, transparent steps to protect our services and sustainability.
Anyone currently receiving our hospice care either at the Inpatient Unit or at home will not be affected.
St Barnabas CEO, Chris Wheway explains:
“Over the past year, including during our Christmas ‘Light Up A Life’ appeal, we have been open about the growing financial pressures facing St Barnabas Hospice.
“We are proud of the work we do, and proud of the people who make it possible. We are considering every option to manage our resources wisely and reduce costs where possible, introducing a mutually agreed resignation scheme (MARS) and exploring new income generation opportunities.
“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.”
Collaborating closely with staff, volunteers and partners – including the Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board – we hope to find the best path forward. We remain committed to delivering outstanding palliative and end-of-life care across the county.
We are deeply grateful to our community for their continued support, now more than ever.
The Executive Team,
St Barnabas Hospice
Ways to support us
Give a one-off donation
Every donation is hugely appreciated. For every £1 we raise, 74p goes towards delivering and improving the care we provide. The other 26p goes towards generating future income.
Give a monthly donation
Recurring donations help to support our future income. Each year, we need to raise £7 million through fundraising and retail activities to provide our services in the local community.
Take on a challenge
From the family-friendly Inflatable 5k in June to an epic September skydive or unforgettable 5-Peaks hike, we have a range of sponsored challenge opportunities to get involved in.
Host a fundraising event
Open your garden in support of St Barnabas, organise a Care For A Cuppa coffee morning, bake sale or afternoon tea, or even a Pub Quiz to raise funds for local hospice care.
Set up an online fundraiser
From Facebook to JustGiving and MuchLoved, you can set up an online fundraising page in a few simple steps, raise awareness and encourage others to donate.
Leave a gift in your Will
Leave a pecuniary gift (sum of money) or residuary gift (percentage of your estate) in your Will to make a lasting impact, and help support the future of St Barnabas Hospice.
Join our weekly Lottery
By playing our Lottery, you’ll have a chance to win up to £1,000 per week, while giving us a chance to care. Each entry costs just £5 per month, which you can round up to support us further.
Visit our shops
Visit one of our 24 shops across Lincolnshire, including our flagship Warehouse store, to explore and purchase pre-loved items, directly funding local hospice care.
Volunteer for us
Our services and shops rely on the generous time and support of hundreds of volunteers each day. We have many volunteering roles, no matter your age or experience.
Supporter stories
Ron & Maxine Flewett
"I know that if and when anything happens to my husband, Ron, St Barnabas will be there to support me too. And that is invaluable, because the healthcare team will not do that."
Wendy Cundy
"St Barnabas gave us a safe place and allowed us to be with Dad during his final days. It is really humbling to see the amazing way the staff care for the individual and their family at a time of immense stress and heartbreak."
Suzanne Sheppard
“My sister's cancer diagnosis turned our lives upside down. We both received counselling from St Barnabas, providing a better outlook on some difficult questions. Caroline's nurse became a new strength when times were tough."
