At Willen Hospice, we have been here for our community for over forty years—providing exceptional, compassionate care for people living with life-limiting illnesses and supporting their families through the most difficult of times. Today, we’re proud to share with you the next chapter in our journey: Ready for Tomorrow Today, our new three-year strategy to meet the growing needs of Milton Keynes and secure the future of hospice care for generations to come.
Meeting tomorrow’s challenges, today
Milton Keynes is one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK, and with that growth comes rising demand for our specialist services. At the same time, we are facing unprecedented financial pressures. The cost of delivering our care is climbing, while real-term funding from the NHS continues to fall short. As one of the most underfunded hospices in the country, this is not just a challenge for Willen Hospice—it’s a challenge for every person in our city who might need us.
That’s why Ready for Tomorrow Today is more than a plan. It’s a promise:
- To sustain the services we provide today.
- To build a stronger, more resilient organisation.
- And to grow in ambition, reach, and impact—so that our care is available to all who need it.
Our strategic priorities
Over the next three years, our strategy will focus on three key areas:
- Financial sustainability
We will continue to grow our income through fundraising and retail, while also exploring new income streams and lobbying for a fairer share of NHS funding. Without this, we simply cannot meet the rising need. - High quality care for all
We will continue to deliver outstanding care, while working to remove barriers and expand access across all communities in Milton Keynes. We believe everyone deserves to experience the best possible quality of life, for however long their life may be —regardless of background, circumstance, or postcode. - A great place to work and volunteer
Our people are the heart of our hospice. We want to be an exceptional place to work and volunteer—where staff and volunteers feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference every day.
By securing our foundation now, we can plan with confidence—ready to expand our services and continue evolving to meet the needs of tomorrow’s Milton Keynes.
Join us in shaping the future
Ready for Tomorrow Today is a roadmap for action. It’s about thinking ahead, acting now, and standing strong together as a community. We invite you—our supporters, neighbours, donors, partners, and friends—to stand with us.
With your support, we will build a hospice that is financially resilient, deeply rooted in compassion, and always ready to care—today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
We care because you do.
To learn more about our strategy and how you can get involved, click below.
