Dove Cottage Day Hospice
Also known as: Dove Cottage Day Hospice Ltd
An independent hospice providing palliative day-care to those people living in NE Leicestershire , SE Nottinghamshire and Rutland with a diagnosis of cancer or other progressive illnesses for which there is no cure.
Activities & Mission
An independent hospice providing palliative day-care to those people living in NE Leicestershire , SE Nottinghamshire and Rutland with a diagnosis of cancer or other progressive illnesses for which there is no cure.
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 86% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £548,090 | £705,410 | £609,203 | £541,046 | £472,596 | 36 / 112 |
| 2024 | £807,048 | £632,608 | £405,383 | £698,366 | £523,926 | 38 / 120 |
| 2023 | £622,798 | £610,160 | £366,492 | £523,926 | £511,288 | 37 / 135 |
| 2022 | £618,503 | £519,490 | £283,504 | £511,288 | £511,288 | 36 / 200 |
| 2021 | £618,663 | £448,920 | £448,920 | £412,275 | £412,575 | 42 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dove Cottage Day Hospice
What does Dove Cottage Day Hospice do?
An independent hospice providing palliative day-care to those people living in NE Leicestershire , SE Nottinghamshire and Rutland with a diagnosis of cancer or other progressive illnesses for which there is no cure.
How much income did Dove Cottage Day Hospice report in 2025?
Dove Cottage Day Hospice reported total income of £548k and reported expenditure of £705k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dove Cottage Day Hospice?
Dove Cottage Day Hospice has a program ratio of 111.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dove Cottage Day Hospice registered as a charity?
Dove Cottage Day Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 1996 as charity number 1057941. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Dove Cottage Day Hospice?
Dove Cottage Day Hospice is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dove Cottage Day Hospice operate?
Dove Cottage Day Hospice operates across 3 areas: Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
Is Dove Cottage Day Hospice a registered charity?
Yes — Dove Cottage Day Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057941.
Details
Canal Lane
Stathern
MELTON MOWBRAY
Leicestershire
LE14 4EX
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Also Known As
- Dove Cottage Day Hospice Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated