St Rocco's Hospice

What St Rocco's Hospice does

St Rocco's Hospice is a registered UK charity (charity number 511592) and charitable company limited by guarantee, established in 1985 and headquartered on Lockton Lane in Warrington. It provides specialist palliative care to adults aged 18+ with life-limiting illnesses in the Warrington community, alongside emotional and practical support for their families and carers. All services are delivered free of charge to patients.

The core service portfolio is anchored by a 10-bed inpatient unit and an Integrated Palliative Care Hub that coordinates care across GPs, district nurses, Macmillan nurses, specialist nurses, and social care professionals. The hospice has extended its clinical surface area with the Warrington Palliative Care Access Point (PCAP), a single point of referral, and the Warrington Palliative Virtual Ward, which delivers hospice-level care in patients' homes through remote monitoring and care coordination. Adjacent services include medical outpatient clinics, the Vitality Centre (day attendance), physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary therapies, counselling and bereavement support, and education and training for healthcare professionals. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries — St. Rocco's Shops Limited (retail) and St. Rocco's Promotions (lottery) — support the operating model alongside a fundraising events calendar (Colour Run, Neon Night Walk, Dragon Boat Race, Strictly St Rocco's, Christmas tree collection) and an award-winning eBay storefront.

The hospice generates over £5 million per year through voluntary donations, retail sales, lottery subscriptions, NHS funding, and gifts in wills. It is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, licensed by the Gambling Commission for its lottery, and is a member of Hospice UK. Operations are governed by a Board of Trustees, with Guy Hindle as Chair of Trustees and Sonya Currey as CEO. The organisation reports 51–100 employees and operates additional retail locations and a distribution centre in Penketh.

Name

St Rocco's Hospice

Legal name

St. Rocco's Hospice

Website

https://stroccos.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St Rocco's Hospice is a Warrington-based UK charity, founded in 1985, providing free specialist palliative and end-of-life care to adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families through a 10-bed inpatient unit, community-based virtual ward, and integrated care coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC), Community-Based Palliative Care (Home-Based Non-Hospice) (HLADAHAH), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue source relying on voluntary donations and community fundraising activities. The hospice needs to generate over £5 million per year to continue providing care.
2. Retail Shops: Multiple charity shops selling pre-loved items including furniture, clothing, accessories, toys, and an award-winning eBay store generating vital funds through second-hand goods sales.
3. Hospice Lottery: St Rocco's Promotions operates the hospice lottery as a subsidiary, providing regular recurring revenue from lottery players.
4. NHS Funding: Partial funding received from the NHS to support palliative care service delivery, supplementing voluntary donations.
5. Gifts in Wills: Legacy giving programme where supporters leave gifts in their wills to support future hospice care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

St Rocco's Hospice delivers free specialist palliative and end-of-life care to adults in the Warrington community with life-limiting illnesses, through a 10-bed inpatient unit, outpatient clinics, the Vitality Centre, an Integrated Palliative Care Hub, a Palliative Virtual Ward, counselling, therapies, and bereavement support. The hospice funds these services via voluntary donations, retail shops, an eBay store, a hospice lottery, fundraising events, gifts in wills, and partial NHS funding, requiring over £5 million annually.

Product overview

St Rocco's Hospice is a charitable hospice care organization providing specialist palliative care services to adults with life-limiting illnesses in the Warrington community. The organization operates a coordinated service portfolio centered on its 10-bed Inpatient Unit and Integrated Palliative Care Hub, supported by the Warrington Palliative Care Access Point (PCAP) for streamlined referrals and the Warrington Palliative Virtual Ward for home-based care. Core clinical services include Counselling & Emotional Care, Therapies (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Complementary Therapies), Medical Outpatient Clinics, Bereavement Cafes, Caring for Carers, and Education and Training. Additional support includes the Vitality Centre for day patients and Hospice at Home services. The hospice funds its £5 million annual operations through retail operations (St. Rocco's Shops and eBay store), the St. Rocco's Lottery, Fundraising Events (Colour Run, Neon Night Walk, Dragon Boat Race), Tree of Life memorials, Sponsor a Nurse program, and Conference Facilities hire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inpatient Care 10-bed inpatient unit providing specialist palliative care for adults with life-limiting illnesses, with ensuite facilities and views of hospice gardens.
• Integrated Palliative Care Hub Coordinates care between local GPs, district nurses, Macmillan nurses, specialist nurses, and other health and social care professionals to deliver comprehensive palliative care.
• Warrington Palliative Virtual Ward Remote monitoring and home-based palliative care enabling patients with life-limiting illnesses to receive hospice-level care in their own homes.
• Warrington Palliative Care Access Point (PCAP) Single point of access connecting patients and healthcare professionals to the right hospice palliative care services.
• Medical Outpatient Clinics Specialist medical outpatient appointments providing palliative care assessments and follow-up for patients.
• Counselling & Emotional Care Emotional support services for patients and loved ones, including bereavement support delivered within the community.
• Therapies (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Complementary Therapies) Therapeutic services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and complementary therapies supporting physical and psychological health.
• Bereavement Cafes Community gatherings providing a safe space for those grieving the loss of loved ones.
• Caring for Carers Support services for family members and carers of patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Education and Training Training programmes and educational resources for healthcare professionals on palliative care best practices.
• Vitality Centre Day attendance centre offering occupational and complementary therapies, physiotherapy, and counselling services for day patients.
• Hospice at Home Palliative care services delivered in patients' own homes, enabling end-of-life care in familiar surroundings.
• Dying Matters Awareness and support programme addressing end-of-life planning and conversations about death and dying.
• St. Rocco's Shops Charity retail shops selling pre-loved furniture, clothing, accessories, and toys, including an award-winning eBay store.
• St. Rocco's Lottery Weekly lottery operated by St. Rocco's Promotions subsidiary, generating funds for hospice care.
• Fundraising Events Annual community events including Colour Run, Neon Night Walk, Dragon Boat Race, Hospice Hike, and other challenge events raising funds for hospice care.
• Tree of Life Memorial programme allowing supporters to dedicate leaves on the Tree of Life in memory of loved ones.
• Sponsor a Nurse Programme allowing supporters to sponsor hospice nurses, funding specific nursing positions.
• Conference Facilities Conference and meeting room hire at the hospice for community events and gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than half of people admitted to inpatient unit go home again after spending time there
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hospice UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Rocco's Hospice is a member of Hospice UK, the national membership charity for hospices. Participates in national campaigns such as 'This is Hospice Care' and 'Gifts in Wills' campaign. Collaborates on initiatives including Green Plan sustainability programmes.
• Inco ContractsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Colour Run 2026 event
• McDonald'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Colour Run 2026 event
• MKMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Colour Run 2026 event
• OranominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Colour Run 2026 event
• Village HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Colour Run 2026 event
• Warrington WolvescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRugby league club that delivers donations and treats to St Rocco's Hospice, supporting community engagement
• Care Quality CommissioncoreOthersRegulatory body that inspects and regulates hospice services to ensure quality and safety standards are met
• Gambling CommissioncoreOthersRegulatory body that licenses the hospice lottery operations
• Fundraising RegulatorcoreOthersRegulatory body for fundraising standards that the hospice is registered with
• Warrington Running FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadline charity partner for the annual Warrington Running Festival, recruiting runners and raising awareness

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Queenscourt Hospice: Southport-based hospice offering inpatient and hospice-at-home palliative services. Comparable scale and operational model as an independent UK hospice charity.
• St Ann's Hospice: Manchester-based hospice charity offering inpatient, outpatient, and community palliative care. Directly comparable in service mix, charity funding model, and North West England catchment.
• East Cheshire Hospice: Neighbouring Cheshire hospice providing inpatient and community palliative care. Highly comparable in funding model (charity + NHS), catchment size, and service portfolio.
• Halton Haven Hospice: Local UK hospice serving the Halton/Runcorn/Widnes area adjacent to Warrington. Closely comparable as a similarly-sized regional hospice charity providing inpatient and community palliative care funded by donations and NHS grants.
• St Luke's Hospice (Cheshire): Cheshire-based hospice offering specialist palliative care across inpatient and community settings. Comparable mid-sized UK hospice charity with similar donation-funded operating model.
• Willowbrook Hospice: Merseyside hospice providing specialist palliative care via inpatient unit and community services. Comparable regional hospice peer with similar charity/NHS funding structure.

Others

• Hospice UK: National membership and support body for UK hospices. Not a direct operating peer but directly comparable as the umbrella organisation St Rocco's is a member of, providing sector benchmarking and shared campaigns.

Broad incumbents

• Macmillan Cancer Support: National UK cancer charity that funds and coordinates specialist nurses and palliative support services overlapping with hospice care. Comparable in palliative care mission and donation-funded model but operates as a national charity rather than a regional hospice provider.
• Marie Curie: Large UK charity providing hospice and palliative care services nationally. Comparable as a hospice operator and palliative care provider but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach than St Rocco's.

Regional players

• Claire House Children's Hospice: Merseyside-based hospice charity providing palliative and end-of-life care. Comparable as a North West England hospice with charity/fundraising model, though focused on paediatric rather than adult palliative care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stroccos
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Stroccoshospice
• Facebookfacebook.com/Stroccos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-roccos-hospice
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.roccoshospice

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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