Willen Hospice
Also known as: Hospice of Our Lady and St John
To provide Specialist Palliative Care to people with cancer and other life limiting illnesses(symptom relief and support) who are over the age of 18 years living in Milton Keynes and surrounding communities. Depending upon the patients needs and their choice, care can be provided as an In patient, in the patients home or Day Hospice.
Activities & Mission
To provide Specialist Palliative Care to people with cancer and other life limiting illnesses(symptom relief and support) who are over the age of 18 years living in Milton Keynes and surrounding communities. Depending upon the patients needs and their choice, care can be provided as an In patient, in the patients home or Day Hospice.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 165). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £11,412,065 | £11,758,585 | £7,358,820 | £16,727,540 | £16,727,540 | 267 / 1238 |
| 2025 | £11,765,753 | £10,993,798 | £6,879,862 | £16,884,235 | £16,884,235 | 258 / 1035 |
| 2024 | £8,738,157 | £10,108,106 | £6,257,002 | £15,956,166 | £15,956,764 | 251 / 1045 |
| 2023 | £10,194,510 | £9,343,526 | £5,903,937 | £16,872,597 | £16,872,597 | 225 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £10,135,152 | £8,371,530 | £5,854,792 | £16,776,206 | £16,776,206 | 194 / 600 |
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Frequently asked questions about Willen Hospice
What does Willen Hospice do?
To provide Specialist Palliative Care to people with cancer and other life limiting illnesses(symptom relief and support) who are over the age of 18 years living in Milton Keynes and surrounding communities. Depending upon the patients needs and their choice, care can be provided as an In patient, in the patients home or Day Hospice.
How much income did Willen Hospice report in 2026?
Willen Hospice reported total income of £11.41m and reported expenditure of £11.76m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Willen Hospice?
Willen Hospice has a program ratio of 64.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 165 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Willen Hospice registered as a charity?
Willen Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 1975 as charity number 270194. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs Willen Hospice?
Willen Hospice is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel Medill MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Willen Hospice operate?
Willen Hospice operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Willen Hospice a registered charity?
Yes — Willen Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270194.
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Other notable Health charities
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Hospice of Our Lady and St John
- Willen Hospice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated