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Toby Porter

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Executive at Hospice UK
📍 United Kingdom

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).

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Toby shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Toby cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

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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Education
Master of Studies
University of Oxford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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