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Compassion In Dying

Also known as: Compassion in Dying Limited

Compassion in Dying is a national charity that supports people at the end of life to have what they consider to be a good death by providing advice and information around their rights and choices. We are the leading provider of free Advance Decisions in the UK and also conduct and review research around rights and choices in end-of-life care.

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Activities & Mission

Compassion in Dying is a national charity that supports people at the end of life to have what they consider to be a good death by providing advice and information around their rights and choices. We are the leading provider of free Advance Decisions in the UK and also conduct and review research around rights and choices in end-of-life 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£971,367
Latest Expenditure
£817,103

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £926,751
Charitable Activities £13,500
Other Trading £0
Investments £31,116
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £791,379
Raising Funds £25,724
Governance £56,325
Grants to Institutions £3,909
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£971,367
£817,103£791,379£846,561£846,56127 / 1
2023
£609,530
£993,781£941,288£692,297£692,29727 / 1
2022
£744,989
£923,584£876,583£1,076,548£1,076,54827 / 1
2021
£1,272,047
£797,849£777,024£1,255,143£1,255,14324 / 1
2020
£1,017,023
£740,254£713,011£780,945£764,25823 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Compassion In Dying

What does Compassion In Dying do?

Compassion in Dying is a national charity that supports people at the end of life to have what they consider to be a good death by providing advice and information around their rights and choices. We are the leading provider of free Advance Decisions in the UK and also conduct and review research around rights and choices in end-of-life care.

How much income did Compassion In Dying report in 2024?

Compassion In Dying reported total income of £971k and reported expenditure of £817k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Compassion In Dying registered as a charity?

Compassion In Dying was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2007 as charity number 1120203. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Compassion In Dying?

Compassion In Dying 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 Compassion In Dying operate?

Compassion In Dying operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Compassion In Dying a registered charity?

Yes — Compassion In Dying is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120203.

Details

Address
COMPASSION IN DYING
181-183 OXFORD STREET
LONDON
W1D2JT
Registration Date
23 July 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4026534
Charity Number
1120203

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Trustees

Cameron Brown
Also governs 1 other charity
Dame Barbara Monroe
David Spenser
Dr Anushka Aubeelak
Dr Vinod Damodaran Nambisan
Rachael Frances Rosemary Clarke

Also Known As

  • Compassion in Dying Limited

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30 July 2026
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