Mark boasts a wealth of third-sector experience, having joined the hospice from Tree Aid in Bristol, and previously worked with the British Red Cross and St Margaret’s hospice in Yeovil, and children’s charity BIBIC in Langport.

Prior to this, he enjoyed roles at Zurich and Aegon during a successful corporate career in finance and insurance spanning more than 30 years.

Mark said: “My main aim is to further progress all fundraising, communications and corporate endeavours to help spread word of the hospice and let the whole community know we are there for them when required.”