Great Hospital
1. To preserve the fabric of our heritage building stock2. To provide a home for life for our elderly and frail residents.3. To provide support and care principally on a domicillary basis.
Activities & Mission
1. To preserve the fabric of our heritage building stock2. To provide a home for life for our elderly and frail residents.3. To provide support and care principally on a domicillary basis.
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 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £4,220,010 | £2,504,006 | £2,393,475 | £36,846,538 | £8,815,703 | 36 / 10 |
| 2024 | £2,318,598 | £2,901,374 | £2,781,725 | £34,343,867 | £8,857,804 | 50 / 10 |
| 2023 | £2,157,108 | £2,687,008 | £2,500,077 | £34,191,372 | £9,385,077 | 53 / 10 |
| 2022 | £2,147,386 | £2,650,955 | £2,495,397 | £36,024,823 | £9,501,990 | 53 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,010,956 | £2,446,584 | £2,310,305 | £34,654,025 | £0 | 53 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Great Hospital
What does Great Hospital do?
1. To preserve the fabric of our heritage building stock2. To provide a home for life for our elderly and frail residents.3. To provide support and care principally on a domicillary basis.
How much income did Great Hospital report in 2025?
Great Hospital reported total income of £4.22m and reported expenditure of £2.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Great Hospital?
Great Hospital has a program ratio of 56.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Great Hospital registered as a charity?
Great Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 1968 as charity number 211953. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs Great Hospital?
Great Hospital is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Arthur Banham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Great Hospital operate?
Great Hospital operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Great Hospital a registered charity?
Yes — Great Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211953.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated