About Us

Governance & Quality Reports

Willow Burn Hospice (Derwentside Hospice Care Foundation) is a registered charity (charity number 519659) and a company limited by guarantee (2263960).

The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who have the ultimate responsibility for governing Willow Burn and directing how it is managed. The day-to-day operations of Willow Burn Hospice is managed by our SLT, which is made up of an Operations Director, Head of Finance, Head of Clinical Services, Head of Fundraising and Marketing and Office Manager.

Willow Burn Hospice is accountable to the Charity Commission, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), NHS County Durham CCG and the Fundraising Regulator. You can follow the links below to read our latest reports.

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection Report

Willow Burn Hospice Annual Accounts and Financial Statement

Your Stories


"The care is outstanding, the staff are wonderful. Nothing is a bother. I count myself blessed to be able to end my days in such a wonderful place."

"I cannot imagine a more caring & positive day - Lovely atmosphere, full of surprises!"

"Our family can never thank Willow Burn and the team enough for the amazing care and compassion our Mam received. We all take comfort in knowing Mam could not of been in a better place to spend her last days. For that we will be eternally grateful."

MCcrory Family

“How do I thank you all? Where do I begin?  The care, love and support you showed my beautiful sister and also to our whole family was incredible. You are a superb team and you should be very proud of every shift you work.  There aren’t enough words or big enough words to continue...so in the words of my sister...if the only prayer you say in your entire life is ‘thank you’ that’ll be enough.  Much love to you all ”

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