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.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £1,127,183 | £888,059 | £590,352 | £2,547,291 | £1,698,172 | 4 / 70 |
| 2024 | £1,221,000 | £1,320,000 | £1,063,000 | £2,351,000 | £2,299,000 | 3 / 70 |
| 2023 | £1,169,000 | £876,000 | £806,000 | £2,373,000 | £2,311,000 | 3 / 75 |
| 2022 | £859,000 | £857,000 | £667,000 | £2,113,000 | £2,063,000 | 8 / 90 |
| 2021 | £981,000 | £680,000 | £495,000 | £2,063,000 | £2,056,000 | 7 / 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
5 Seldown Road
Poole
BH15 1TS
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Also Known As
- Friends of Forest Holme
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated