Nightingale House Hospice

Nightingale House Hospice is a UK nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing specialist palliative care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. It operates freely, offering services to patients and their families across a broad region including Wrexham, Flintshire, East Denbighshire, Barmouth, Oswestry, and Whitchurch.

History and Structure

Incorporated on 4 March 1994, Nightingale House Hospice was initially known as Wrexham Hospice and Cancer Support Centre Foundation, before changing its name in 2018[5]. The organisation is registered as a charity (No. 1035600) and is classified as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital[5].

Services and Activities

Nightingale House provides a comprehensive array of palliative care services, including symptom control, terminal care, and ongoing emotional and bereavement support. These services are delivered by a specialist-trained multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a caring environment for both patients and their families[3]. The hospice relies on a large volunteer base, with over 500 volunteers contributing to its operations[1].

Funding and Operations

The hospice engages in various fundraising activities, including a lottery that offers a weekly prize fund. This fundraising supports the hospice’s free-of-charge services[1]. In terms of financial operations, Nightingale House Hospice invests in both current charitable activities and retains resources for future use. The organisation reported charitable expenditures of £4.00 million, with retained funds totaling £847,191 for future purposes[3].

Partnerships and Support

Nightingale House Hospice also benefits from partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, which play a crucial role in developing and expanding its services[4]. These collaborations are essential for maintaining the high quality of care provided by the hospice.

[1] https://www.nightingalehouse.co.uk [2] https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder/nightingale-house-hospice [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1035600 [4] https://www.nightingalehouse.co.uk/charitable-trusts-and-foundations/ [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02906838