Our Volunteer Hub has been busy out in the community!

Last month, we had the pleasure of attending Careers Fairs at Edge Hill University and De La Salle School, where we met loads of enthusiastic young people interested in making a difference. Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity for young people – it helps build confidence, develop new skills, boost CVs and university applications, and most […]
From Volunteer to Staff member – Meet Karen!

We’re thrilled to share the story of Karen, one of our amazing volunteers who has become an invaluable part of the Willowbrook family. Earlier this year, Karen, who previously ran her own successful beauty therapy and massage business, saw a Facebook post asking for volunteers. Inspired, she joined our Outreach team, giving hand massages, leading […]
Thank you The Star Inn

Huge congratulations to Ellie from The Star Inn in Rainford for smashing the Rainford 10k and raising an incredible £1,410! A massive shout-out to the amazing team at The Star for getting behind the fundraising, and to all the customers, friends, and family who chipped in. Your support means the world to Willowbrook Hospice and […]
Arriva North West Corporate Volunteering Day

A massive shout-out to Neil Atherton and the brilliant volunteers from Arriva North West who joined us for a full day of garden prep at Willowbrook Hospice. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and energy helped us transform the gardens and make sure they’re ready for the winter season. These outdoor spaces provide comfort, calm, and connection for […]
Thank you Diane for raising £1,370!

A huge thank you to our very own Diane Tabern from the Volunteer Hub for organising a fantastic fashion show a few weeks ago! Special thanks as well to Colours Fundraising Fashion Shows for presenting the event and bringing their rails of fabulous fashion – everyone absolutely loved it! Together, we raised an amazing £1,370 […]
The Victoria raises £1,500 for Willowbrook Hospice

Willowbrook Hospice was delighted to welcome Maria from The Victoria, Newton le Willows, who visited with an incredible donation of £1,500 raised during their Family Fun Day in August! Although Maria has no personal connection with Willowbrook, she knows first-hand how important hospice care is, having accessed hospice services elsewhere for her Dad. Her generosity […]
Community Kindness in Action

Recently, we reached out to our amazing community for donations of white towels for our Inpatient Unit – and you truly overwhelmed us with your generosity. Thanks to the incredible number of towels received, our fantastic housekeeping team has now been able to replace all of our old towels with fresh new ones for our […]
A Special Moment at Willowbrook Hospice

On Thursday 13th November, we were proud to unveil our beautiful new Memory Tree – a lasting tribute to loved ones no longer with us. A heartfelt thank you to Tailored Financial Planning Ltd for sponsoring the tree, and to Fjords for their stunning design and craftsmanship. Made from stainless steel with copper leaves and […]
Whiston Chatty Café

At our recent Chatty Café in Whiston, we were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Whiston, Cllr Jo Burke, and her Consort. They spent time chatting with everyone about the many initiatives taking place across the Whiston and Prescot area. We were also joined by the wonderful Pam from Merseyside Police, who delivered an engaging […]
Willowbrook chosen as Charity of the Year at St Helens Borough Business Awards!

Willowbrook Hospice was honoured to be named Charity of the Year, at the St Helens Borough Business Awards, held at the BrewDog Stadium and sponsored by @PSD Vehicle Rental. It was a proud and emotional moment for all of us, made even more special as members of our incredible team collected the award. Their dedication, […]