
Retail plays a vital role for many hospices and is a key part of their fundraising operations, with over 2,500 hospice shops throughout the UK generating profits of over £55 million each year.
Retail Steering Group
Our Retail Steering Group contributes to and assists our work in supporting our members with their retail activity, including:
- Supporting the development of the Hospice UK retail conference.
- Share knowledge and best practices through e-newsletters, toolkits, guides etc.
- Encourage the development of opportunities through collaborative projects.
- Work collaboratively with the Charity Retail Association.
- Raise the profile of retail within the hospice movement.
- Support hospice retail training needs.

Steering group members
Region | Member |
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Midlands | Ross Henderson, Severn Hospice (Chair) |
North East | Caroline Peach, St Barnabas Hospice |
North West | Carol Pilkington, Willowbrook Hospice |
Scotland | Susan Cooper, Highland Hospice |
South East/London | Angela Burgess, Keech Hospice |
South East/London | Fiona Eaton, St Clare Hospice |
South West | vacant |
Get involved
If you are interested in getting involved in your regional retail group, please contact Rebecca Moore, our Membership Engagement Officer.