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Forest Holme Hospice Charity

Also known as: Friends of Forest Holme

The Charity administers funds for the provision of patient care and staff welfare at Forest Holme, a residential establishment for palliative care.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity administers funds for the provision of patient care and staff welfare at Forest Holme, a residential establishment for palliative 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,127,183
Latest Expenditure
£888,059

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 66.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% 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 £716,009
Charitable Activities £67,252
Other Trading £271,190
Investments £72,732
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £590,352
Raising Funds £297,707
Governance £13,310
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
£1,127,183
£888,059£590,352£2,547,291£1,698,1724 / 70
2024
£1,221,000
£1,320,000£1,063,000£2,351,000£2,299,0003 / 70
2023
£1,169,000
£876,000£806,000£2,373,000£2,311,0003 / 75
2022
£859,000
£857,000£667,000£2,113,000£2,063,0008 / 90
2021
£981,000
£680,000£495,000£2,063,000£2,056,0007 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forest Holme Hospice Charity

What does Forest Holme Hospice Charity do?

The Charity administers funds for the provision of patient care and staff welfare at Forest Holme, a residential establishment for palliative care.

How much income did Forest Holme Hospice Charity report in 2025?

Forest Holme Hospice Charity reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £888k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Forest Holme Hospice Charity?

Forest Holme Hospice Charity has a program ratio of 52.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Forest Holme Hospice Charity registered as a charity?

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 1994 as charity number 1038021. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Forest Holme Hospice Charity?

Forest Holme Hospice Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard MacMillan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forest Holme Hospice Charity operate?

Forest Holme Hospice Charity operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Poole.

Is Forest Holme Hospice Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Forest Holme Hospice Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1038021.

Details

Address
Forest Holme
5 Seldown Road
Poole
BH15 1TS
Registration Date
25 May 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1038021
Charity Number
1038021

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Trustees

Richard MacMillan Chair
Angela Smith
Carla Louise Hobby
Charlotte Elizabeth Lilley
Dr Beverley Jayne Lee
Karen Margaret Johnson
Lavina Clarke
Lewis Ercolo Hamm
Lynn Marie Cherrett

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Friends of Forest Holme

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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