Big conversations

Learn about and inform our work on the key issues facing Hospice UK members across the UK.

How it works

Webinars

These are online sessions with a large audience, where we will share information about the key issues affecting our sector. They give you a chance to hear from from Hospice UK and invited experts.

These sessions are aimed at anyone working or volunteering in a Hospice UK member organisation.

Workshops

Our workshops are practical sessions that share best practice. They aim to develop your skills in a particular area so you can take work forward in your hospice.

Our workshops are facilitated by Hospice UK subject experts, in collaboration with specialists from elsewhere. They are open to anyone working or volunteering in a Hospice UK member organisation, and sometimes a wider, targeted audience.

Roundtables

These smaller sessions provide an opportunity for people who are interested in a particular topic to discuss it in depth and share their experiences. We will invite hospice leaders to a roundtable to help inform our joint work.

We are launching a new project to support members navigating the current financial climate. This work is co-ordinated by Simon Hopkins, who has decades of experience leading and supporting organisations in the private, public and charitable sectors through financial turnarounds. He is working closely with David Burland, who has worked in and around the hospice sector for the last 30 years.

We are starting by publishing a new Financial Turnaround toolkit, which Simon and David will present at the webinar.

We will also be joined by Michael Crowther, CEO at The Kirkwood, who will share his experience of leading financial turnaround.
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In 2027, the National Garden Scheme will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a major national media campaign. As one of Hospice UK’s longest-standing partners, the Scheme has contributed £8.4m since 1996 to support hospice care.
This centenary presents a significant opportunity for hospices to raise their profile, connect with their communities, and generate income. One way to get involved is by opening a hospice garden as part of the National Garden Scheme.

This Big Conversation will explore:
- the benefits of opening a hospice garden
- how to make the most of the increased national visibility
- practical ways to boost engagement, awareness and fundraising
We will also hear directly from a hospice currently taking part in the Scheme, sharing their experience and answering your questions about getting involved.
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Acknowledgements

We are grateful to the Masonic Charitable Foundation for their generous funding to support the hospice care sector.

Their funding helps us provide opportunities for hospices to engage in learning, share insights, discuss challenges with peers and receive practical guidance to advance their work.

Masonic Charitable Foundation Grants Lists

Find lists of grants issued by Masonic Charitable Foundation to hospices via Hospice UK.

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