GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Governance

Good governance means doing the right thing — for our patients, our community and the future of Franklin Hospice.

Franklin Hospice Charitable Trust is guided by a volunteer Board of Trustees who provide strategic leadership, accountability and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.

Meet Our Trustees

OUR RESPONSIBILITY

Strong Governance. Trusted Stewardship.

Our Board ensures Franklin Hospice remains focused on its charitable purpose while maintaining high standards of financial, organisational and clinical oversight.

OUR GOVERNANCE

Guiding Franklin Hospice With Care And Responsibility

The Franklin Hospice Charitable Trust Board meets regularly to set the strategic direction of Franklin Hospice and ensure our organisation remains true to its purpose of providing compassionate, high-quality palliative care to our community.

Clear trust rules, independent annual audits and careful oversight of funding and donations help ensure every resource entrusted to Franklin Hospice is managed responsibly.

OUR PEOPLE

Our Board Of Trustees

Our volunteer trustees bring experience, knowledge and a strong connection to the Franklin community. Together they provide strategic leadership and oversight for Franklin Hospice.

Glenn Jackson

CHAIR

Glenn Jackson

Sharelle Lincoln

VICE CHAIR

Sharelle Lincoln

Paul Reidy

TRUSTEE

Paul Reidy

Bruce Peden

TRUSTEE

Bruce Peden

Izaz Hussein

TRUSTEE

Izaz Hussein

Dr Jared McDonald

TRUSTEE

Dr Jared McDonald

Duane Duggan

TRUSTEE

Duane Duggan

Rochelle DeLacey

TRUSTEE

Rochelle DeLacey

THE ROLE OF OUR BOARD

Governance That Supports Excellent Care

The Board provides oversight and direction while our management and clinical teams are responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Franklin Hospice services.

Strategic Direction

Setting the long-term direction of Franklin Hospice and ensuring decisions remain aligned with our charitable purpose and community needs.

Financial Stewardship

Overseeing financial sustainability and ensuring donations, grants and other funding are managed carefully and responsibly.

Accountability

Maintaining appropriate governance, reporting and independent review so Franklin Hospice operates transparently and responsibly.

TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible Stewardship Of Community Support

Franklin Hospice depends on the trust of our community. Our governance structure, financial oversight and independent annual audit processes help ensure the organisation remains accountable for the resources entrusted to us.

Our Annual Report provides further information about our services, achievements, financial performance and the impact of community support.

ANNUAL REPORT

Read about our work, impact and financial stewardship. View Annual Report

FRANKLIN HOSPICE

Working Together For Our Community

Our trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters share one purpose — helping people and whānau throughout Franklin receive compassionate hospice care when they need it.