WILLOWBROOK Hospice has received a grant of £2,500 to be used towards improvements to the building.

The hospice based in Knowsley was awarded the funding by Maximus Foundation UK, an organisation supporting employability and health and improve quality of life.

Willowbrook provides end-of-life care with its services having already reached over 10,000 residents in the community.

Alun Owen, Corporate Director at Willowbrook Hospice, said: "We rely on fundraising for much of the hospice’s income, and this donation from Maximus Foundation UK is a welcome boost to our 25th Anniversary appeal, which will fund much-needed improvements to the building.

"It will make a real difference to the standard of care we can offer our patients and is much appreciated."

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The grant was presented virtually by a Maximus Foundation Trustee and forms part of the organisation’s mission to fund charities nationwide.

St Helens Star: Willowbrook Hospice was awarded the grant by a Maximus Foundation Trustee Willowbrook Hospice was awarded the grant by a Maximus Foundation Trustee

Their service helps more than two million people annually as one of the largest suppliers of health, employment, and disability support systems in the country.

Di Briggs, Chair of the Maximus Foundation, said: "Many small charities across the UK are finding that donation levels have been negatively affected by rising living costs.

"So, we’re delighted to help Willowbrook Hospice to continue its amazing work providing specialised care to people in Merseyside."

The hospice suffered a devestating flood in 2018 which left the centre needing refurbishments. 

It received help with cover costs, however, Willowbrook is now hoping to offer a building with a safer and comfortable facility for its patients. 

For further information on Willowbrook Hospice and their 25th birthday appeal, visit https://willowbrook.org.uk.