Cruse Bereavement Support
Also known as: Cruse Bereavement Care, Cruse Bereavement Care Limited, Cruse Clubs Limited
THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED BEREAVEMENT THROUGH A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF TRAINED BEREAVEMENT VOLUNTEERS AND THROUGH ITS NATIONAL HELPLINE.WORK DESIGNED TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED PEOPLE AND TO PROMOTE THEIR INTERESTS.
Activities & Mission
THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED BEREAVEMENT THROUGH A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF TRAINED BEREAVEMENT VOLUNTEERS AND THROUGH ITS NATIONAL HELPLINE.WORK DESIGNED TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED PEOPLE AND TO PROMOTE THEIR INTERESTS.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 363). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £6,495,079 | £6,185,995 | £5,073,327 | £1,676,869 | £670,298 | 161 / 2981 |
| 2025 | £6,428,706 | £6,350,413 | £5,177,626 | £1,367,784 | £486,035 | 161 / 3364 |
| 2024 | £6,401,225 | £7,954,208 | £6,442,519 | £1,289,491 | £873,124 | 170 / 3572 |
| 2023 | £6,975,957 | £8,941,134 | £7,550,355 | £2,842,475 | £2,198,916 | 229 / 3975 |
| 2022 | £7,398,640 | £7,964,642 | £6,917,824 | £4,807,652 | £3,970,734 | 210 / 4520 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cruse Bereavement Support
What does Cruse Bereavement Support do?
THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED BEREAVEMENT THROUGH A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF TRAINED BEREAVEMENT VOLUNTEERS AND THROUGH ITS NATIONAL HELPLINE.WORK DESIGNED TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED PEOPLE AND TO PROMOTE THEIR INTERESTS.
How much income did Cruse Bereavement Support report in 2026?
Cruse Bereavement Support reported total income of £6.50m and reported expenditure of £6.19m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cruse Bereavement Support?
Cruse Bereavement Support has a program ratio of 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 363 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cruse Bereavement Support registered as a charity?
Cruse Bereavement Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 208078. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Cruse Bereavement Support?
Cruse Bereavement Support is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Neil Gareth Churchill OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cruse Bereavement Support operate?
Cruse Bereavement Support operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is Cruse Bereavement Support a registered charity?
Yes — Cruse Bereavement Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208078.
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Other notable Charitable activities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cruse Bereavement Care
- Cruse Bereavement Care Limited
- Cruse Clubs Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated