Skydive in memory of Willowbrook Volunteer Carole

A huge WELL DONE to Tracy, Jenny, and Kirsty who bravely took to the skies on 29th June and skydived in aid of Willowbrook Hospice! Together, they’ve raised an incredible £3,300, what an amazing achievement! This special challenge was in memory of Tracy’s lovely mum, Carole, a much-loved volunteer here at Willowbrook, who sadly passed […]
Chatty Cafe at the Living Well

We had a fantastic time last week at our Chatty Café! A big thank you to St Helens Library Service for their lovely talk, followed by a fun Sitcoms Through the Years quiz – and we wrapped up with a lively game of Bingo! Chatty Café is a warm, welcoming space for anyone feeling lonely […]
One Pound, One Cause, One Team

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated at the Saints vs Leigh Leopards game at the Totally Wicked Stadium. We asked fans to bring £1 and to donate it if they could on the night. We’re incredibly grateful to St.Helens RLFC for choosing us as their Charity of the Year and for giving us […]
St Helens Council Delivers Safeguarding Training to Volunteers

A big thank you to Amy Phillips and the Adult Safeguarding Team at St Helens Council! Amanda Roberts, Krystle Dunn, Paul Millet, and Sheila Littler recently delivered essential Safeguarding Training to 72 of our dedicated volunteers at the Hospice. The training was engaging and very well received, and we’re incredibly grateful to the council for […]
Fairfield Independent Hospital chooses Willowbrook as Charity of the Year!

We were delighted to welcome Fairfield Independent Hospital to our hospice recently. We’re honoured to be their chosen charity of the year and excited for the partnership ahead. Looking forward to working together!
Bat visit to Outreach Services

This week, our Outreach Service had a fascinating visit from Bat Man himself – Michael (and H!) from Billinge Bat Rescue They shared their passion for bats and explained just how vital these little creatures are for our ecosystems – especially when it comes to keeping midges and mosquitoes in check. Definitely a gardener’s best […]
Brookie Bear attends Poetry Buzz

Thank you to Paul Delaney for inviting Brookie Bear and some of our volunteers to the recent St Helens Poetry Buzz evening at the Totally Wicked Stadium with a bucket collection. Brookie loved meeting all the talented children who were selected to read their poems in front of an audience. Together, we raised £127.76 – […]
Cosey Rentals donates £1,000 to Willowbrook Hospice in memory of Stasia.

We were honoured to welcome two colleagues from Cosey Rentals St Helens who visited Willowbrook to present a generous £1,000 donation made in memory of their much-loved friend and colleague, Stasia. Stasia was cared for at our hospice, and her team wanted to do something truly meaningful in her memory. This incredible donation will go […]
RCN visits Willowbrook Hospice

We were delighted to welcome the General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, Nicola Ranger to our hospice last week who was accompanied by Melissa Stanton, Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in the North West and Simon Browes, Regional Director. Thank you for taking the time to visit, […]
Snowdon challenge raises £8,275 for Willowbrook!

Huge congratulations to our amazing team of fundraisers who recently took on the incredible challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon in the early hours – all in the hope of catching a breathtaking sunrise while raising vital funds for Willowbrook. Despite facing 40mph winds, torrential rain, and near-zero visibility, they showed incredible teamwork and determination to […]