Our vision, purpose & values

About North London Hospice

North London Hospice receives referrals for over 3,500 patients with a life-limiting illness every year. We provide physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and families, friends and carers. 

Founded in 1984, we are the UK’s first multi-faith hospice and welcome people from all faiths, including no faith, from diverse communities within the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. We also offer some of our services to people within Camden and Islington. 

We are committed to providing the best of life, at the end-of-life, for everyone which means helping our patients live life to the full despite their illness.

North London Hospice is a registered charity, and our services are provided free of charge, but it now costs over £16 million a year to run our charity. Whilst around a third of the amount comes from the NHS, we rely on the generosity of our community through donations and our charity shops to make up the shortfall in funding.

Our Commitment, Vision, Purpose & Values

North London Hospice Environmental Pledge

The North London Hospice Environmental Pledge relates to services and activities undertaken by the hospice and applies to all our staff and volunteers. We are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our day to day activities and recognise we have a responsibility to deliver our services in the most environmentally sensitive manner possible.

As an organisation North London Hospice is committed to:

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations relating to environmental issues.

• Regularly reviewing the environmental impact of our activities, endeavouring to reduce our overall environmental impact and prevent waste.

• Developing an environmental programme to engage staff and volunteers to increase awareness of environmental issues and enable them to complete their tasks in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

As an individual all North London Hospice staff and volunteers can reduce their impact on the environmental by:

• Minimising resource wastage including lighting, heating, water and materials such as paper

• Recycling/re-using wherever possible – this includes making donations to our charity shops

• Considering daily journeys – is it possible to walk /cycle/use public transport?

• Engaging with environmental initiatives and becoming a North London Hospice Green champion

North London Hospice will continue to strive to offer a full range of services and activities while reducing its environmental impact.