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Darlington And District Hospice Movement

Also known as: St Teresa's Hospice

Our facilities are available free to all terminally ill patients, regardless of the nature of the disease. We are non-denominational and respect the different cultures of all. We believe that a person has the right to choose where they die - in hospital, hospice or at home. We look at the whole person and take into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

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Activities & Mission

Our facilities are available free to all terminally ill patients, regardless of the nature of the disease. We are non-denominational and respect the different cultures of all. We believe that a person has the right to choose where they die - in hospital, hospice or at home. We look at the whole person and take into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

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
£3,550,807
Latest Expenditure
£3,677,721

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 32.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,219,681
Charitable Activities £1,442,616
Other Trading £748,785
Investments £91,722
Other Income £48,003

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,829,313
Raising Funds £848,408
Governance £337,826
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,550,807
£3,677,721£2,829,313£5,534,792£2,814,920122 / 200
2024
£3,375,160
£3,570,977£3,349,216£5,661,706£2,953,504126 / 120
2023
£3,049,329
£3,385,373£3,156,159£5,857,523£3,073,709126 / 180
2022
£3,987,930
£2,973,922£2,770,385£6,193,567£3,599,052122 / 135
2021
£4,570,261
£2,731,823£2,546,908£5,179,559£2,562,999112 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Darlington And District Hospice Movement

What does Darlington And District Hospice Movement do?

Our facilities are available free to all terminally ill patients, regardless of the nature of the disease. We are non-denominational and respect the different cultures of all. We believe that a person has the right to choose where they die - in hospital, hospice or at home. We look at the whole person and take into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

How much income did Darlington And District Hospice Movement report in 2025?

Darlington And District Hospice Movement reported total income of £3.55m and reported expenditure of £3.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Darlington And District Hospice Movement?

Darlington And District Hospice Movement has a program ratio of 79.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Darlington And District Hospice Movement registered as a charity?

Darlington And District Hospice Movement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 1987 as charity number 518394. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Darlington And District Hospice Movement?

Darlington And District Hospice Movement is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carol Charlton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Darlington And District Hospice Movement operate?

Darlington And District Hospice Movement operates across 3 areas: Darlington, Durham and North Yorkshire.

Is Darlington And District Hospice Movement a registered charity?

Yes — Darlington And District Hospice Movement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518394.

Details

Address
ST. TERESA'S HOSPICE
THE WOODLANDS
91 WOODLAND ROAD
DARLINGTON
DL3 7UA
Registration Date
23 January 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
518394
Charity Number
518394

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Trustees

Carol Charlton Chair
Charles Clinkard
Christopher Barron
Diane Murphy
Graeme Millar Kirkpatrick
Janet Linda Probert
Martin Brown
Stephen John Metcalfe

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • St Teresa's Hospice

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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