Phyllis Tuckwell, Hospice Care
Trustee
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Inclusive Boards is delighted to support Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care in their search for a Trustee.
Phyllis Tuckwell is an independent Hospice Charity based in Farnham, Surrey. They offer specialist palliative care in a compassionate and friendly environment. They aim to provide equitable supportive and end of life care to those with an advanced or terminal illness and to their families.
Their services help around 2,000 people each year and include a newly built hospice which can accommodate 18 in-patients, a living well centre, outpatient appointments, and a community service, including our Hospice Care at Home team.
About the role
Phyllis Tuckwell is currently seeking to appoint a Trustee who is an experienced qualified accountant and business professional and has:
- A clear understanding of their mission to put the patients and their families at the centre of any decisions made;
- Compassion with respect to the nature of Palliative care;
- Knowledge of the Charities Statement of Recommenced Practice (SORP);
- Strategic finance experience, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to trustees from a range of professional backgrounds;
- A desire to work collaboratively with fellow Trustees and volunteers;
- Strategic thinking for the charity’s long-term aims;
- Integrity so that decisions made by the Board are in the best interest of the Charity;
- Good governance to ensure they comply with their legal and ethical goals;
- The time and commitment needed to join their high-performing Board.
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They would especially welcome interest from individuals who have personal experience of caring for a loved one, as this perspective would bring additional value and understanding to the role.
The Board usually meets 4 times each year. In addition to which Trustees are expected to attend the annual Strategy Away Day with the Senior Management Team and sit on at least one of the quarterly sub committees, many of which can be held via Teams. Trustees are also encouraged to play an active role in the life of the Hospice including attending fundraising events, joining in with staff and volunteer events and working alongside the senior team to act as a sounding board.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to equality and diversity within their workforce and all volunteering opportunities. They welcome expressions of interest from individuals with a range of backgrounds and particularly encourage ethnic diversity, disabled people and those from under-represented backgrounds, communities and groups to apply.
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An information pack about the role is available to download here.
Deadline for applications: 16th September 2026
How to apply
If you have the necessary skills and experience and would like to support Phyllis Tuckwell, please supply the following to sarah.church@pth.org.uk and chair@pth.org.uk:
- Full details of your curriculum vitae (CV);
- A covering letter, highlighting relevant experience and the reasons for your interest.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a call to discuss the role please contact Ms Sarah Church (Chief Executive of Phyllis Tuckwell) at: sarah.church@pth.org.uk.
Please note: Inclusive Boards is supporting the promotion of this opportunity and applications will be made directly to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care via email above.
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Deadline for applications: 16th September 2026
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