Cicely Saunders International
Also known as: The Cicely Saunders Foundation
Our mission is to promote research to improve the care and treatment of all patients with progressive illness and to make high-quality palliative care available to everyone who needs it: be it in hospice, hospital or home. There is no other charity specifically concerned with carrying out work to identify and promote best practice in palliative care.
Activities & Mission
Our mission is to promote research to improve the care and treatment of all patients with progressive illness and to make high-quality palliative care available to everyone who needs it: be it in hospice, hospital or home. There is no other charity specifically concerned with carrying out work to identify and promote best practice in palliative care.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £231,234 | £437,783 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,219,321 | £301,788 | £289,067 | £3,598,388 | £1,081,998 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £246,619 | £294,928 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £155,534 | £1,236,398 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £179,831 | £435,842 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cicely Saunders International
What does Cicely Saunders International do?
Our mission is to promote research to improve the care and treatment of all patients with progressive illness and to make high-quality palliative care available to everyone who needs it: be it in hospice, hospital or home. There is no other charity specifically concerned with carrying out work to identify and promote best practice in palliative care.
How much income did Cicely Saunders International report in 2024?
Cicely Saunders International reported total income of £231k and reported expenditure of £438k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cicely Saunders International?
Cicely Saunders International has a program ratio of 23.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cicely Saunders International registered as a charity?
Cicely Saunders International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2001 as charity number 1087195. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Cicely Saunders International?
Cicely Saunders International is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS Kate Kirk. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cicely Saunders International operate?
Cicely Saunders International operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cicely Saunders International a registered charity?
Yes — Cicely Saunders International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087195.
Details
Arthur Stanley House
40-50 Tottenham Street
London
W1T 4RN
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Also Known As
- The Cicely Saunders Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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