Dorothy House
Also known as: The Dorothy House Foundation Limited, Dorothy House Hospice, Dorothy House Hospice Care
An independent Hospice offering a wide range of services and education in the provision of specialist palliative care to a local population of around 500,000 people. All services in the community and the hospice are provided free of charge and with equal access to all.
Activities & Mission
An independent Hospice offering a wide range of services and education in the provision of specialist palliative care to a local population of around 500,000 people. All services in the community and the hospice are provided free of charge and with equal access to all.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% 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 | £18,339,533 | £18,763,667 | £12,387,049 | £12,943,152 | £4,310,279 | 322 / 1305 |
| 2024 | £16,185,106 | £18,825,666 | £12,970,677 | £13,316,691 | £4,357,656 | 335 / 1130 |
| 2023 | £15,384,245 | £16,790,404 | £11,495,601 | £15,665,919 | £4,935,391 | 309 / 1002 |
| 2022 | £16,323,123 | £13,803,685 | £8,894,646 | £17,335,719 | £5,779,508 | 283 / 811 |
| 2021 | £14,489,935 | £13,864,819 | £8,694,762 | £14,589,030 | £4,312,440 | 290 / 994 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy House
What does Dorothy House do?
An independent Hospice offering a wide range of services and education in the provision of specialist palliative care to a local population of around 500,000 people. All services in the community and the hospice are provided free of charge and with equal access to all.
How much income did Dorothy House report in 2025?
Dorothy House reported total income of £18.34m and reported expenditure of £18.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dorothy House?
Dorothy House has a program ratio of 67.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dorothy House registered as a charity?
Dorothy House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 1978 as charity number 275745. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Dorothy House?
Dorothy House is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Francesca Thompson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dorothy House operate?
Dorothy House operates across 3 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is Dorothy House a registered charity?
Yes — Dorothy House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275745.
Details
WINSLEY
BRADFORD-ON-AVON
BA15 2LE
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Also Known As
- The Dorothy House Foundation Limited
- Dorothy House
- Dorothy House Hospice
- Dorothy House Hospice Care
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated