KEMP Hospice

What KEMP Hospice does

KEMP Hospice is a registered charity (Charity No. 1146310, Company No. 07846810) operating from Kidderminster in the United Kingdom, delivering free specialist palliative and end-of-life care plus bereavement support to residents of the Wyre Forest district. The organisation was founded in 1969 and serves over 1,000 people per year through a nurse-led Day Hospice operating four days per week, Hospice at Home services, and a Family Support and Bereavement Service that includes counselling for adults, young people, and children from age five. Distinctive service elements include Minecraft-based therapy groups for bereaved children and community-based bereavement walking groups.

KEMP's service portfolio spans clinical care, occupational therapy, complementary therapies, exercise and wellbeing programmes, creative arts, and welfare and financial advice. The charity integrates with the regional Collaborative Care Record (CCR) across the West Midlands and Herefordshire & Worcestershire, enabling shared patient information with NHS and social care partners. Care is delivered through a single physical site at 41 Mason Road, Kidderminster, supplemented by a Hospice at Home service operating across the district.

All services are provided free of charge, with an annual operating cost of £2.1 million. Approximately 20% of funding comes from Clinical Commissioning Group grants applied for annually, while the remaining 80% is generated internally through seven charity retail shops (including the premium Boutique by KEMP Hospice in Hagley and a dedicated furniture store), a Your Hospice Lottery partnership, individual donations, legacy giving, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising events such as the Moonlight Walk, Butterfly Release, Santa Fun Run, and London Marathon participation. A separate charitable entity, KEMP House Trust, provides the hospice building at peppercorn rent and supports operations through grants, with both organisations overseen by independent boards of trustees.

Name

KEMP Hospice

Legal name

KEMP Hospice

Website

https://kemphospice.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KEMP Hospice is a UK-registered charity providing free specialist palliative care, Hospice at Home, and bereavement counselling to over 1,000 residents annually across the Wyre Forest district, funded primarily through seven retail shops, donations, and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Routine In-Home Hospice Care (HSABAFAA), In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits (HSABAFAM), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG), End-of-Life 24/7 In-Home Care (Hospice Support) (HSABAHAG)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care
• Bereavement counselling
• End-of-life care
• Charity retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Kidderminster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charity Retail Shops: Seven retail outlets across Wyre Forest selling pre-loved items including clothing, furniture, homeware, and designer goods. Income generated directly supports hospice services with no charge to patients.
2. Individual Donations and Fundraising: Direct donations, regular giving programs, donations in memory, legacy giving, and community fundraising events including Moonlight Walk, Butterfly Release, and London Marathon participation.
3. Hospice Lottery: Weekly lottery program with over 400 prizes in each draw, generating ongoing revenue while offering participants chance to win cash prizes.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with local businesses for sponsorship, corporate volunteering, and fundraising support including corporate kit sponsorship for community events.
5. Government/CCG Funding: Approximately 20% of annual funding from government sources through Clinical Commissioning Group applications. Funding is not guaranteed and requires annual reapplication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

KEMP Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end-of-life care to adults with life-limiting illness, alongside bereavement counselling and emotional support for adults, young people, and children from age 5 across Wyre Forest. Care is delivered through a nurse-led Day Hospice operating four days per week, Hospice at Home community services, clinical care, occupational therapy, complementary therapy, exercise and wellbeing, creative arts, and welfare/financial advice. The hospice is supported by a network of seven charity retail shops, fundraising events, and the Your Hospice Lottery.

Product overview

KEMP Hospice operates as a hospice care and bereavement support charity offering a unified portfolio of services centered on free holistic palliative care. The core Day Hospice operates 4 days per week providing Clinical Care, Occupational Therapy, Complementary Therapy, Exercise & Wellbeing, and Creative Arts services. The Family Support & Bereavement Service offers Counselling for Adults, Young People, Children (from age 5), and Finance & Welfare Advice. Supporting these care services, the charity runs a network of seven retail charity shops including The Boutique by KEMP Hospice, KEMP Furniture, and online eBay sales. Fundraising activities include the annual Moonlight Walk, Butterfly Release, Big Quiz Night, and Your Hospice Lottery. All care services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals across Wyre Forest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Boutique by KEMP Hospice: A stylish charity shop selling women's & men's clothing, formal wear, premium products and specialist items which have been pre-loved and kindly donated to help raise vital funds for KEMP Hospice. Located in Hagley at 100 Worcester Road.

Products and services

• Clinical Care Nurse-led specialist palliative clinical care for adults with life-limiting illness in Wyre Forest, monitoring patient well-being, encouraging self-help, regaining confidence, and maintaining independence.
• Occupational Therapy Day hospice occupational therapy providing practical advice, adaptations, and specialist equipment to help patients with life-limiting illness manage day-to-day life.
• Complementary Therapy Complementary therapies including relaxation techniques and reflexology that provide patients with a sense of well-being and help manage discomfort during life-limiting illness.
• Exercise and Wellbeing Exercise and wellbeing practitioner service focused on individual patient goals, from easing pain to standing unaided, understanding what matters most to each hospice patient.
• Creative Arts Creative activity sessions at the Day Hospice that boost patient well-being, support a sense of achievement, and create opportunities for social interaction and friendship formation.
• Hospice at Home Care and support services delivered in patients' own homes across Wyre Forest, providing flexible and responsive support to those with life-limiting illnesses.
• Counselling Support for Adults Free bereavement counselling and emotional support for adults in Wyre Forest who have experienced a bereavement within the last three years, available without requiring a prior connection to KEMP.
• Counselling Support for Young People Specialist bereavement counselling for young people aged 13-17 in Wyre Forest who have been affected by loss.
• Emotional Support for Children (including Minecraft Therapy) Emotional support services for children from age 5 in Wyre Forest, including Minecraft therapy groups and craft activities that help children process grief in creative ways.
• Finance and Welfare Advice Specialist welfare and financial advice helping patients, families, and carers navigate practical and financial issues to lessen stress during difficult times.
• Bereavement Walking Group Bereavement support group held at Bodenham Arboretum providing companionship, shared understanding, and peer support for individuals in Wyre Forest living with bereavement.
• KEMP Charity Retail Shops Network of seven charity shops across Wyre Forest selling quality pre-loved items including clothing, accessories, furniture and homeware. Includes specialty formats The Boutique by KEMP Hospice (Hagley), KEMP Furniture (Kidderminster), the Bridal shop, and the KEMP eBay online shop.
• The Boutique by KEMP Hospice Stylish two-floor charity boutique in Hagley (100 Worcester Road) selling women's and men's clothing, formal wear, and premium pre-loved products to raise funds for the hospice.
• KEMP Moonlight Walk Annual evening fundraising walk of 3km at Bodenham Arboretum under the full moon, with live music, entertainment, and memory dedication opportunities for participants.
• KEMP Butterfly Release Annual in-memory event at Bodenham Arboretum where supporters donate to dedicate and release butterflies in memory of loved ones, with live music from West Midlands Concert Band.
• KEMP Big Quiz Night Annual community fundraising quiz night bringing teams together for trivia and fundraising in support of KEMP Hospice.
• Your Hospice Lottery Weekly lottery programme run with partner Your Hospice Lottery, offering over 400 cash prizes per draw, giving supporters a recurring way to contribute to hospice funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 people supported annually across Wyre Forest
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• West Midlands Concert BandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides musical entertainment at the annual Butterfly Release event, creating a meaningful soundtrack before and after butterfly releases at Bodenham Arboretum.
• Surf WorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of the KEMP Big Quiz Halloween Special event, contributing to fundraising efforts for hospice care services.
• Ombersley Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue host for the annual KEMP Big Quiz Night event, providing location for community fundraising activity.
• The Gables Care HomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the KEMP Moonlight Walk 2026, supporting the inaugural evening walk event at Bodenham Arboretum.
• VolkerLaserminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteers supporting KEMP Hospice gardens during National Volunteers' Week, contributing to maintenance and enhancement of outdoor patient spaces.
• Gaunts of KidderminsterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKindly sponsored the 2026 Butterfly Release event as funeral directors supporting bereavement services in the community.
• Bodenham ArboretumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for major KEMP events including Moonlight Walk and Butterfly Release. Provides free entry for butterfly release participants and facilities for event attendees.
• Collaborative Care Record (CCR) Partner OrganisationscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional health and social care integration including GP practices, hospitals, ambulance services, community services, mental health services, social care services, urgent care providers, and prison healthcare across Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and Solihull, and Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
• R Albert Accountancy LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business providing team sponsorship for young footballers, demonstrating community support for KEMP Hospice initiatives.
• Your Hospice LotterycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party lottery provider processing weekly lottery with over 400 prizes, helping KEMP Hospice generate ongoing donations from supporters.
• Hospice UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational hospice organization providing campaigns including Dying Matters Awareness Week, which KEMP participates in to raise awareness about hospice care.
• Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides 'My Wishes' document for patients to document end-of-life care preferences. KEMP participates in regional care coordination through CCR.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Compton Care: Wolverhampton-based hospice providing palliative and bereavement care across the West Midlands. Operates a similar Day Hospice, Hospice at Home, and charity retail model with overlapping regional catchment to KEMP.
• St Richard's Hospice: Worcester-based hospice charity providing palliative and bereavement care across Worcestershire. Direct regional peer to KEMP, operating in an adjacent catchment with a comparable Day Hospice, Hospice at Home, and family support model.
• Blythe House Hospice: High Peak/Derbyshire hospice offering hospice-at-home, day services, and bereavement support. Comparable service portfolio and community-funded operating model to KEMP.
• Mary Stevens Hospice: Stourbridge-based hospice serving the Black Country and surrounding areas. Comparable free-of-charge hospice and bereavement support model with a similar charity retail network funding clinical services.

Broad incumbents

• Marie Curie: UK-wide charity providing end-of-life care through nursing services, hospices, and a 24/7 support line. Overlaps with KEMP's palliative care and bereavement offerings as a much larger national provider.
• Sue Ryder: National hospice and palliative care charity operating multiple inpatient and community hospice sites across the UK. Overlaps with KEMP on palliative and bereavement services but at materially larger scale and broader scope.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: National charity supporting people with cancer, including palliative and bereavement services. Competes for hospice fundraising mindshare in the West Midlands and across the UK.

Others

• Hospice UK: National umbrella body for UK hospices, running sector-wide campaigns (e.g., Dying Matters Awareness Week) that KEMP participates in. Functions as an enabler/association rather than a direct service competitor.

Emerging players

• Acorns Children's Hospice: West Midlands-based children's hospice charity. Partial overlap with KEMP's pediatric bereavement support and Minecraft Therapy Groups, though focused on life-limited children rather than bereaved children.

Regional players

• Birmingham Hospice: Large Birmingham-based hospice charity offering inpatient, day, and community palliative care. Comparable in mission and service mix but materially larger scale and more urban catchment than KEMP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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