Garden House Hospice Care
Also known as: North Herts Hospice Care Association, Garden House Hospice
To provide a wide range of services for patients, their carers and families facing life limiting illness through: the Hospice Inpatient Unit; Hawthorne Centre providing day services; Hospice at Home and Continuing Health Care team caring for patients in their own homes; Family Support Services providing support and counselling; 24/7 advice line for patients, families and healthcare professionals.
Activities & Mission
To provide a wide range of services for patients, their carers and families facing life limiting illness through: the Hospice Inpatient Unit; Hawthorne Centre providing day services; Hospice at Home and Continuing Health Care team caring for patients in their own homes; Family Support Services providing support and counselling; 24/7 advice line for patients, families and healthcare professionals.
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 35% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% 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 | £8,412,428 | £10,532,622 | £6,892,573 | £8,263,857 | £1,297,852 | 225 / 900 |
| 2024 | £7,841,556 | £8,545,161 | £5,407,086 | £10,313,945 | £3,614,467 | 226 / 715 |
| 2023 | £6,524,253 | £7,269,714 | £4,475,402 | £10,938,602 | £4,625,532 | 223 / 700 |
| 2022 | £6,970,309 | £6,401,451 | £4,137,732 | £11,792,275 | £5,369,598 | 203 / 765 |
| 2021 | £7,692,829 | £5,465,815 | £3,637,873 | £11,181,765 | £4,825,698 | 207 / 759 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Garden House Hospice Care
What does Garden House Hospice Care do?
To provide a wide range of services for patients, their carers and families facing life limiting illness through: the Hospice Inpatient Unit; Hawthorne Centre providing day services; Hospice at Home and Continuing Health Care team caring for patients in their own homes; Family Support Services providing support and counselling; 24/7 advice line for patients, families and healthcare professionals.
How much income did Garden House Hospice Care report in 2025?
Garden House Hospice Care reported total income of £8.41m and reported expenditure of £10.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Garden House Hospice Care?
Garden House Hospice Care has a program ratio of 81.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Garden House Hospice Care registered as a charity?
Garden House Hospice Care was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1986 as charity number 295257. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Garden House Hospice Care?
Garden House Hospice Care is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Garden House Hospice Care operate?
Garden House Hospice Care operates across 2 areas: Central Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Is Garden House Hospice Care a registered charity?
Yes — Garden House Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295257.
Details
GILLISON CLOSE
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
SG6 1QU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- North Herts Hospice Care Association
- Garden House Hospice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated