Hospice UK is today pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees to its Board.
The charity, which is the national champion for the UK’s 200+ hospices, has appointed Helen Bennett and Andrew Strevens to the Board, supporting the delivery of its new five-year strategy.
Helen Bennett - Chief Executive Officer, Pilgrims Hospices
Helen Bennett has led Pilgrims Hospices as Chief Executive Officer since 2020, bringing over a decade of senior experience in healthcare leadership, human resources, and organisational development.
Previously Helen was the Director of Human Resources at Pilgrims, and an NHS Director involved in major strategic transformation projects, Helen has a deep understanding of both statutory health services and hospice care. She is committed to championing high-quality, person-centred care for people living with a life-limiting illness.
Helen has served on the Hospice UK Advisory Council since 2022, representing hospices across Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
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"I’m honoured to be joining the Board of Hospice UK at such an important time for our sector. As Chief Executive of Pilgrims Hospices, I see daily the extraordinary impact hospice care has on individuals and families. I’m inspired by the compassion, innovation, and resilience that defines our work and I look forward to contributing to Hospice UK’s mission to promote and protect hospice care for all who need it, for now and forever.”
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Andrew Strevens - Interim Chief Finance Officer for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Andrew Strevens is an experienced CEO and CFO, who has worked over 10 years at Board level within the NHS. His career spans both the public and private sectors and he is passionate about ensuring the maximum benefit from the resources available. Andrew is a values-based leader who believes deeply in developing a culture where people can thrive and be at their best.
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"I am delighted to have become a trustee of Hospice UK, whose work across the country is so inspiring. Ensuring that support and care is available to individuals and their loved ones when they are at their most vulnerable motivates me to use the skills I acquired in the private sector and the NHS to help the hospice sector."
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Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK welcomes the appointments: “Helen and Andrew will be excellent additions to our Board of Trustees. This high calibre and committed group bring a wealth of different experience to this important role, and Helen and Andrew’s expertise will strengthen it even further. I’m thoroughly looking forward to hearing their insights and perspectives on how Hospice UK can best promote and protect hospice care into the future.”
Hospice UK’s new five-year strategy, ‘For All, For Now, Forever’ was launched in summer 2024 alongside a full refresh of the charity’s brand. Around 40,000 people work in the hospice sector across the UK, along with around 95,000 volunteers who work to enhance the experience of patients and families.
Hospice UK also provides guidance, analysis and advice on national issues and trends affecting the UK’s hospices. As well as distributing grant funding for specific clinical improvement programmes, it runs conferences, networks and training events.
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Board of Trustees and Advisory Council
Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the charity. The Advisory Council advises our Board and senior leadership team on key issues and ...
