Claire House
Claire House helps seriously and terminally ill babies, children and young adults in Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. It provides end of life care, emergency respite, hospital support and day care, in addition to short breaks for children with complex needs. It also provides counselling, therapy and bereavement support for the whole family, while a child is living and after they die.
Activities & Mission
Claire House helps seriously and terminally ill babies, children and young adults in Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. It provides end of life care, emergency respite, hospital support and day care, in addition to short breaks for children with complex needs. It also provides counselling, therapy and bereavement support for the whole family, while a child is living and after they die.
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 42% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,929,035 | £12,625,965 | £8,519,843 | £17,633,858 | £15,342,925 | 232 / 600 |
| 2024 | £10,613,077 | £11,218,861 | £7,496,885 | £19,391,265 | £11,237,543 | 214 / 472 |
| 2023 | £11,987,415 | £9,342,952 | £5,726,222 | £19,789,853 | £12,828,446 | 173 / 552 |
| 2022 | £11,747,054 | £7,949,991 | £4,691,220 | £17,408,791 | £9,757,239 | 166 / 702 |
| 2021 | £9,654,945 | £8,295,284 | £4,773,941 | £13,548,919 | £6,998,503 | 214 / 758 |
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Frequently asked questions about Claire House
What does Claire House do?
Claire House helps seriously and terminally ill babies, children and young adults in Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. It provides end of life care, emergency respite, hospital support and day care, in addition to short breaks for children with complex needs. It also provides counselling, therapy and bereavement support for the whole family, while a child is living and after they die.
How much income did Claire House report in 2025?
Claire House reported total income of £10.93m and reported expenditure of £12.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Claire House?
Claire House has a program ratio of 78.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Claire House registered as a charity?
Claire House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 1991 as charity number 1004058. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Claire House?
Claire House is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Claire House operate?
Claire House operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Claire House a registered charity?
Yes — Claire House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004058.
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