Toby Porter

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DISC Type : i

Chief Executive at Hospice UK

United Kingdom

Overview

Toby Porter is a seasoned charity executive with over 25 years of experience in the humanitarian and palliative care sectors. As CEO of Hospice UK, he champions the needs of over 200 hospices. His career includes leadership roles at Acorns Childrens Hospice, Helpage International, and Save the Children.

Outside of his primary role, Toby serves as a College Advisor and Student Mentor at Green Templeton College, University of Oxford. A dedicated Aston Villa fan, he has been attending matches with his father-in-law for years, continuing a family tradition that began in 1960.

He was a civil society invitee to the World Economic Forums global meeting in Davos for three consecutive years (2014-2016).

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Hospice Funding
Advocates for urgent reform of hospice funding models, highlighting that the sector faces a "perfect storm" of rising costs and insufficient government support.
End-of-Life Care
Frequently speaks on the importance of high-quality palliative care, ensuring patient dignity and choice are central, especially within the context of assisted dying debates.
Global Humanitarian Aid
Has a 25-year career in the sector, leading emergency responses to major international crises like the 2004 Tsunami and the 2005 Pakistan earthquake with Save the Children.

Media Appearances

How Hospice UK has built a national hospice movement – Third Sector Podcast. Featured in Third Sector Podcast (Apple Podcasts)

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Toby Porter opens Hospice UK National Conference 2025. Featured in Hospice UK website

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Hospice UK – CEO Toby Porter on palliative care (Public Accounts Committee) – Facebook video. Featured in Facebook

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Work History

9-2022
Chief Executive at Hospice UK
9-2016 - 9-2022
Chief Executive at Acorns Children's Hospice
10-2013 - 9-2016
Chief Executive at HelpAge International
1-2011 - 9-2013
Director of Programme Partnerships at Save the Children UK
3-2008 - 12-2010
Director of Programmes at Save the Children India

Education

Master of Studies from University of Oxford

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Exp : 28 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Chief Executive at Hospice UK
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Insights For Selling To Toby

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Toby is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Toby

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Toby move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Toby take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Toby

Personality Compatibility


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