Willen Hospice
Left to right, Akash Chatterjee, Kike Pinheiro, Kate Broadhurst, Ranjit Singh, Ali Lowe and Richard Alsop.
Looking to the future with a new, focused leadership team
As widely reported in the national news, hospices across the country are grappling with a severe funding crisis, forcing many to make diffi cult and painful decisions. Willen Hospice, a Milton Keynes charity that has
provided free, specialist care to the community for over 40 years, is not exempt from these challenges. However, the hospice has taken decisive action by appointing a new executive leadership team, made up of seasoned professionals from diverse sectors, and committed to steering the charity through a strategic transformation, ensuring its long-term sustainability while continuing to deliver the exceptional care that patients and their families rely on. Leading the team is Kate Broadhurst, who joined
as CEO in January 2024. Kate brings over 20 years of leadership experience from the John Lewis Partnership, where she held senior positions in retail, HR, marketing, communications, strategy, and governance. Her expertise in managing multi-million-pound operations and leading strategic initiatives has earned her a reputation
for delivering impactful results. Having lived in Milton Keynes for 15 years, Kate’s deep community connection is a driving force in her new role at Willen Hospice. “I am incredibly honoured to lead Willen Hospice
at such a pivotal time. Our community relies on the compassionate care that the hospice provides, and my focus as CEO is on ensuring that this care remains accessible and of the highest quality for many more years to come. We’re not just thinking about today – we’re preparing for tomorrow,” said Kate. Kate and her team are spearheading a comprehensive
new three-year strategy called Ready for Tomorrow Today, which will be unveiled in the coming months. T is forward-thinking plan is designed to ensure the hospice can meet growing demand while adapting to the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. T e strategy focuses on enhancing patient care, securing fi nancial sustainability, and expanding community outreach whilst being a great place to work. Kate added: “With only 13.8% of our running costs met
by ongoing NHS funding, we are hugely reliant on the support and generosity of our community. T is continued support from volunteers and businesses will be crucial to the long-term sustainability of the hospice as we work alongside the NHS to navigate these challenging times.”
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