Hospice Isle of Man

What Hospice Isle of Man does

Hospice Isle of Man is a registered charity (Charity Reg. No. 317) founded in 1983 that operates as the sole provider of specialist palliative and end-of-life care on the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown Dependency. The organization delivers free clinical services to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families across inpatient care at its Strang facility, Hospice at Home community nursing, and hospital liaison, supplemented by specialist support services including a Lymphoedema Clinic, Emotional Support Service, Dementia Support with Admiral Nurses, and Rebecca House (a dedicated children's hospice wing). Its revenue model is entirely donation- and fundraising-driven, with no fees charged to patients; income is generated through diversified streams including individual donations, a monthly Hospice Lottery (£5/ticket with £10,000 Super Draw jackpots), Wills and Legacies, 7 retail shops plus a superstore/warehouse selling donated goods, fundraising events (Half Marathon, Race the Sun, Tour de Farms, Jump for Joy, UltraMann), corporate sponsorships (Flutter International, Steam Packet Company, Atla Group), and commercial activities (Elaine's Cafe, Care for a Drink coffee van, Crowther Clinic paid pain management).

The organization is supported by 450+ volunteers and operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Share the Care Ltd. (retail operations), Hospice Properties Ltd. (legacy property administration), and Hospice Business Services Ltd. (shared services for other charities). Leadership underwent recent transition with Fiona Hatton succeeding John Knight as CEO, alongside Director of Clinical Governance Dr. Ben Harris's retirement and renewal of the nursing leadership team. Notable recent strategic activity includes a two-year Flutter International partnership (2024), the 2024 strategic plan launch, and the 2026 introduction of the UltraMann ultra-marathon event alongside continued multi-year corporate sponsorships. Technical infrastructure is non-software; the core technology is clinical care delivery and community engagement rather than a technology platform.

Name

Hospice Isle of Man

Legal name

Hospice Care

Website

https://hospice.org.im

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

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

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC), Home Hospice (Routine Home Care) (HLADAHAA), Routine In-Home Hospice Care (HSABAFAA), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Palliative care services
• Hospice care
• End of life care
• Children's hospice
• Community fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Strang, Douglas

HQ country

Isle of Man

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations including one-time gifts, monthly donations, and memory donations
2. Lottery: Monthly lottery draws with prizes including £10,000 Super Draws, cash prizes, and special prize draws
3. Retail Shops: 7 shops and 1 warehouse selling donated clothes, books, furniture and accessories
4. Fundraising Events: Various events including marathons, golf days, clay pigeon shoots, and community challenges
5. Wills and Legacies: Legacy gifts left in wills to support future hospice care
6. Commercial Activities: Elaine's Cafe, Care for a Drink coffee van, Crowther Clinic pain management service

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hospice Isle of Man is the only provider of specialist palliative care on the Isle of Man, delivering inpatient hospice care, Hospice at Home community nursing, and hospital liaison for adults with life-limiting illnesses, as well as children's hospice services via Rebecca House. Alongside clinical care, it provides specialist support services (Lymphoedema Clinic, Emotional Support, Dementia/Admiral Nurse support), education for healthcare professionals, and revenue-generating activities including retail shops, a lottery, a café, a coffee van, and a paid pain-management clinic — all ultimately to fund free hospice care for island residents.

Product overview

Hospice Isle of Man is a charitable healthcare organization providing palliative and end of life care for the Isle of Man community. The organization operates as a unified hospice service with multiple interconnected offerings: the core Patient Care Services form the foundation, including inpatient care, community nursing (Hospice at Home), and hospital liaison. Rebecca House provides specialist children's hospice services. Specialist clinical services include the Lymphoedema Clinic, Emotional Support Service, Dementia Support with Admiral Nurses, and the private Crowther Clinic for pain management. Community and retail operations include Elaine's Cafe, the Care for a Drink mobile coffee van, and Hospice Shops (7 shops plus warehouse). Fundraising activities center on the Hospice Lottery, Wills and Legacies program, and diverse events including the Half Marathon, Race the Sun, and various community challenges. Education and Training services support healthcare professionals across the island. All clinical services are provided free of charge to patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rebecca House: Purpose-built children's wing of Hospice Isle of Man providing specialist hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions.
• Care for a Drink
• The Crowther Clinic
• Elaine's Café

Products and services

• Patient Care Services Specialist palliative care services delivered within the Hospice facility, in patients' own homes (Hospice at Home), and in hospital — covering symptom management, terminal care, and emotional support for adult patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Rebecca House Specialist children's hospice providing respite, support, and compassionate care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families on the Isle of Man.
• Hospice at Home Community-based specialist nursing service enabling adult patients with life-limiting illnesses to receive expert palliative care and support in the comfort of their own homes.
• Lymphoedema Clinic Specialist clinic providing treatment and management for patients suffering from lymphoedema.
• Emotional Support Service Compassionate, holistic support for patients and their loved ones providing emotional, psychological, spiritual, and practical guidance, delivered by trained volunteers and professionals.
• Dementia Support Specialized support services for individuals living with dementia and their families, including the Admiral Nurse service providing specialist dementia nursing support.
• Crowther Clinic Paid-for specialist pain management service providing pain relief treatments to generate income supporting the charity's free hospice services.
• Private Respite Care Private respite care service offering caregivers temporary relief through short-term care of their loved one.
• Education and Training Education courses and training for healthcare professionals covering Communication Skills, Palliative Care Emergencies, Symptom Management, and Bereavement Support.
• Hospice Shops Retail outlets (7 shops plus a warehouse/superstore) selling donated clothes, books, furniture and accessories to generate income supporting hospice care.
• Hospice Lottery Monthly lottery subscription (£5/ticket) with Super Draw jackpots of £10,000 plus 102 cash prizes, providing a vital recurring income stream for hospice patient care.
• Elaine's Café On-site café at Hospice Isle of Man offering refreshments and light meals to visitors, patients' families, and community members, serving as a fundraising venue.
• Care for a Drink Mobile coffee van supplying barista coffees and cakes across the Isle of Man at events, offices, and festival grounds to support hospice fundraising and community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of patients seen within 96 hours of accepted referral
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Isle of Man Steam Packet CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Steam Packet Company sponsors Hospice Half Marathon and UltraMann events, providing visitor packages for off-island participants including ferry travel, accommodation and event entry.
• Boston MFOcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Boston MFO sponsors the Rebecca House Street Races 2026 event in Ramsey.
• Flutter International (Pokerstars)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Flutter International (Pokerstars brand) partnered with Hospice Isle of Man for a two-year collaboration supporting hospice services and fundraising initiatives.
• Canaccord WealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanaccord Wealth sponsors the Hospice and Firefighters Charity Walk 2026.
• Atla GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAtla Group is the event sponsor for Race the Sun 2026 (18th year of sponsorship).
• Prospero Group, Agrimark, and Rowany Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint sponsors for the Hospice Charity Golf Day 2026.
• Isle of Man Creamery and Cycle 360coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporters of Tour de Farms 2026 cycling event, providing goodie bags with Isle of Man Creamery delights and 50% bike rental discount.
• plan.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Santa's on a Bike Tombola 2025 with prizes including Las Vegas and Iceland trips.
• RossboroughminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRossborough proudly sponsors Light up a Life 2025 appeal for the second consecutive year.
• Douglas City Mayor's Charity AppealminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDouglas City Mayor's Charity Appeal supports Hospice Isle of Man along with other local charities through events like Quiz Night.
• Mannin Retail (Spar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpar and Mannin Retail supported Hospice with contactless donation technology and fundraising support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Hospice (Blackpool): UK hospice charity delivering inpatient palliative care, hospice at home and bereavement support, funded via donations, retail and lottery. Comparable regional charity hospice with a similar service mix and fundraising mix.
• Sue Ryder: UK charity operating hospices and palliative care services alongside a chain of charity retail shops. Directly comparable as a multi-site hospice charity dependent on donations, legacies and retail income.
• Marie Curie: UK-wide charity providing hospice and end-of-life care at home and in hospices, funded largely through donations and retail. Directly comparable as a charitable hospice/palliative-care provider with a similar fundraising model (donations, shops, legacies, lottery).
• St Catherine's Hospice (Lancashire): Independent UK hospice charity providing inpatient, hospice-at-home and community palliative care funded by donations, retail and lottery. Directly comparable as a regional hospice operating a similar multi-channel fundraising and care model.

Broad incumbents

• Macmillan Cancer Support: Large UK charity supporting people with cancer, including end-of-life and palliative care needs. Comparable as a donation-and-event-driven health charity in the supportive/palliative care space, though broader in scope.
• Hospice UK: National umbrella body for UK hospices, representing the sector Hospice Isle of Man operates in. Comparable as a sector reference point rather than a service competitor; useful for benchmarking fundraising, policy and clinical standards.

Others

• Isle of Man Government - Manx Care: Public healthcare provider on the Isle of Man and a key commissioning/referral partner for Hospice Isle of Man. Adjacent, not a competitor — included because commissioning and referral dynamics are central to the hospice's operating model.

Regional players

• Butterwick Hospice Care: Independent UK hospice charity providing palliative and end-of-life care, including children's services, funded by community fundraising. Comparable as a regional hospice charity with a children's component (similar to Rebecca House).
• ellenor hospice: UK hospice charity operating hospice-at-home and inpatient services in a defined UK region, reliant on donations, retail and legacies. Comparable as a regional charity hospice with overlapping service lines.
• Nightingale House Hospice: UK hospice charity delivering inpatient and community palliative care with retail shops and lottery fundraising. Comparable as a regional hospice charity with a similar multi-channel funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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