Mountbatten Isle of Wight

What Mountbatten Isle of Wight does

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is an independent hospice charity and company limited by guarantee (Charity No. 1039086) that has delivered specialist palliative and end-of-life care across the Isle of Wight for approximately 45 years since its founding in 1981. Operating from a 24-bed inpatient unit at Halberry Lane in Newport alongside the John Cheverton Centre for outpatient and day services, the organization runs a 24/7 telephone advice line and delivers roughly 85% of its clinical care in patients' own homes. Its clinical team comprises medical consultants, nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical psychologists, and bereavement counselors, supported by a volunteer befriending programme (Mountbatten Neighbours) active across six island towns. Care is provided free of charge to all Isle of Wight residents facing death, dying, and bereavement, with the organization supporting more than 2,500 people on any given day.

The organization funds itself through a diversified income mix that includes individual donations and regular giving, legacy gifts in Wills, a lottery, corporate sponsorships, statutory commissioning by the NHS and other public bodies, and a network of ten charity shops selling donated goods. Signature fundraising channels include the Walk the Wight (26.5-mile walking challenge), the Isle of Wight Randonnee (100km cycling event), and a high-visibility annual presence at the Isle of Wight Festival, which alone generated over £87,000 in 2026 through merchandise and roaming teams. Ancillary commercial activity includes a Mountbatten Cafe, an on-site hair salon, and catering hire services, partly routed through an associated trading subsidiary (Mountbatten Isle of Wight Trading Company, Company No. 3083127). Annual fundraising required to sustain free service delivery is approximately £11.5 million.

Beyond core clinical services, Mountbatten operates an advance care planning programme, runs training courses and student placements, and partners with the Isle of Wight High Sheriff on the 2026/7 'My Life. My Death. My Plan.' campaign to drive island-wide end-of-life preparation. Its distribution footprint is intentionally regional — exclusively Isle of Wight — and its go-to-market is community-led: NHS referrals, direct outreach, corporate partnerships, schools engagement, and event-driven awareness. Patron Alan Titchmarsh CBE and CEO Becky McGregor provide public leadership, and the organization is governed by a board of trustees with no parent company or equity ownership.

Name

Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Legal name

Earl Mountbatten Hospice a Company Limited by Guarantee

Website

https://mountbatten.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is an independent hospice charity providing 24/7 palliative, end-of-life, and bereavement care to Isle of Wight residents free of charge, serving over 2,500 people daily through inpatient, home, and outpatient services funded primarily by community donations and fundraising.

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), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits (HSABAFAM), Palliative Care Clinics & Outpatient Programs (HLADAHAF), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL), Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care support
• End-of-life care
• Bereavement counseling
• Community nursing

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations through online portal, regular giving programs, and event participation. Major annual events include Walk the Wight, Isle of Wight Festival fundraising, Randonnee cycling event, and various community challenges. Corporate sponsorships and partnerships with local businesses.
2. Charity Retail Shops: Network of ten charity shops across the Isle of Wight selling donated goods including clothing, bric-a-brac, homeware, music, CDs, DVDs. Supports sustainability while generating income for hospice services.
3. Lottery and Raffles: Regular lottery programs and raffle entries providing participants with entertainment value while supporting hospice funding.
4. Legacies and Wills: Gifts left in supporters' Wills provide significant long-term funding for hospice services. Promoted through legacy giving campaigns.
5. Statutory and Commissioned Services: Some services commissioned by NHS and other statutory bodies. Anonymized equality and diversity workforce data shared with public authorities who commission services.
6. Hire Services: Catering team available for hire for events. Hair salon services. Cafe open to visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mountbatten Isle of Wight delivers free palliative and end-of-life care to people on the Isle of Wight through a 24/7 integrated service spanning a 24-bed inpatient unit in Newport, home-based care (covering 85% of patients), outpatient and day services at the John Cheverton Centre, and a 24/7 specialist telephone advice line. The organization also provides bereavement counseling, advance care planning resources, and community befriending through its Mountbatten Neighbours volunteer program, with revenue sustained by donations, legacies, charity retail shops, fundraising events, and statutory commissioning.

Product overview

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is a hospice charity organization providing palliative and end-of-life care services across the Isle of Wight. Their service portfolio includes inpatient care, home-based care, outpatient services, emotional and social support programs, bereavement services, and community health initiatives. They also operate retail shops, a cafe, and hairdressing services, alongside fundraising activities including events like Walk the Wight, Randonnee cycling challenge, and various community fundraising programs. The organization offers volunteer opportunities across clinical support, retail, community befriending (Mountbatten Neighbours), and event support roles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mountbatten Neighbours: Community befriending service where volunteers visit older people living with chronic life-limiting illnesses, frailty, or isolation for at least one hour per week.
• John Cheverton Centre
• Mountbatten Cafe
• Mountbatten Isle of Wight Hair Salon

Products and services

• Inpatient Hospice Care
• Care at Home
• Outpatient and Day Services (John Cheverton Centre)
• 24/7 Telephone Advice Line
• Bereavement and Emotional Support
• Mountbatten Neighbours Befriending Service
• Advance Care Planning Resources
• Mountbatten Charity Shops
• Mountbatten Catering Hire
• Mountbatten Cafe
• Mountbatten Hair Salon
• Mountbatten Lottery and Raffles
• Legacy Giving Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ people supported daily
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• JewsonsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Local building materials supplier sponsoring the Ryde Model Yacht Club charity race benefiting Mountbatten Isle of Wight. Event expected to raise funds for hospice services.
• Royal Yacht SquadroncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Prestigious Cowes venue hosting fashion show that raised over £11,000 for Mountbatten. Event featured couture designer Sue Bonham, Island boutiques, and marine-themed jewelry from Thomas P Cochran.
• Sue Bonham CouturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Isle of Wight couture designer who created all outfits for Royal Yacht Squadron fashion show, raising funds in memory of her father who received Mountbatten care.
• Thomas P CochransupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Arreton Barns-based jeweler providing marine-themed sterling silver and gold jewelry for fashion show models.
• Wight CliniccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Ryde-based dental care provider committed to supporting Mountbatten Isle of Wight throughout 2026. Donating 10% from every new patient's first appointment to support hospice services and end-of-life care on the Island.
• Isle of Wight FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Annual music festival partnership where Mountbatten operates merchandise stalls and roaming teams, raising over £87,000 in 2026 through sunflower-themed items and donations.
• Nigel Hartley MBE (Isle of Wight High Sheriff)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026High Sheriff campaign 'My Life My Death My Plan' partnered with Mountbatten to promote end-of-life planning, advance care documentation, Will preparation, and digital legacy awareness across the Island.
• Ryde Model Yacht ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026One of the oldest model yachting clubs in the UK (founded 1874), hosting charity race at Ryde Canoe Lake to benefit Mountbatten with 18 Marblehead class yachts.
• Corporate Sponsors for Wight 100 Miles ChallengesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local businesses funding tri suits and supporting fundraising challenge: The Beach Buoys Water Sports, The Recovery Room, Hill Farm Stables, Modh Design, Macros, SJT Construction, Plentifull, and The Tri Guys.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dorothy House Hospice Care: Bath-area hospice charity delivering inpatient hospice, hospice-at-home, outpatient, and bereavement services funded through community fundraising, retail shops, and legacies—comparable operating model and revenue mix to Mountbatten.
• Trinity Hospice (Blackpool): Independent hospice providing inpatient palliative care, hospice-at-home, and bereavement support funded by donations, charity shops, and lottery income—a close analogue in size, scope, and community-funding structure.
• St Barnabas Hospice (Lincolnshire): UK regional hospice charity providing inpatient, home-based, and community palliative and end-of-life care with comparable fundraising, retail, and volunteer models—directly comparable as a community-anchored hospice serving a defined geographic population.
• Garden House Hospice Care: Hertfordshire-based hospice charity providing inpatient, hospice-at-home, day services, and bereavement support—similar regional hospice operating model with comparable fundraising and retail channels.
• Compton Care (Wolverhampton): Mid-sized UK hospice charity offering inpatient, community, and outpatient palliative care with a comparable fundraising and retail footprint—directly comparable mission and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Macmillan Cancer Support: UK-wide cancer charity funding specialist nurses, support line services, and end-of-life information—overlapping mission around cancer-related palliative and bereavement support, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Marie Curie: UK-wide charity providing hospice care at home, inpatient hospices, and a 24/7 support line funded largely by donations and legacies—overlapping palliative-care mission but with national scope and brand recognition.
• Sue Ryder: National charity operating multiple hospices, neurological care centres, and bereavement services funded by donations, charity shops, and legacies—comparable core hospice offering but at materially larger, multi-site scale.

Others

• Hospice UK: National membership body for UK hospices, providing advocacy, training, and sector data—adjacent enabler for Mountbatten rather than a competitor, but materially relevant for benchmarking, policy, and standards.
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust: Local statutory health provider that commissions Mountbatten's hospice services and refers patients into its care—an ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but materially relevant given NHS commissioning exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mountbatteniw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MountbattenIW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/earl-mountbatten-hospice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Mountbatten Isle of Wight