Havens Hospices
Also known as: Havens Christian Hospice, South East Essex Christian Hospice, South East Essex Christian Hospice (fair Havens), Fair Havens, Little Havens
The Charity provides relief to children and adults suffering from any chronic or life limiting illness, via the provision of residential hospice care, day care, education, training and support for patients and their families (or other carers), provided both within the organisation and in the community. Our care is provided free of charge to people regardless of faith.
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides relief to children and adults suffering from any chronic or life limiting illness, via the provision of residential hospice care, day care, education, training and support for patients and their families (or other carers), provided both within the organisation and in the community. Our care is provided free of charge to people regardless of faith.
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 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £20,632,000 | £20,177,000 | £14,282,000 | £25,607,000 | £8,422,000 | 407 / 1471 |
| 2024 | £15,721,000 | £16,674,000 | £11,379,000 | £25,152,000 | £7,939,000 | 349 / 1295 |
| 2023 | £12,748,000 | £13,548,000 | £9,122,000 | £26,105,000 | £9,065,000 | 324 / 1011 |
| 2022 | £12,189,000 | £10,756,000 | £7,163,000 | £25,472,000 | £7,702,000 | 289 / 860 |
| 2021 | £12,907,000 | £10,144,000 | £6,988,000 | £25,472,000 | £7,702,000 | 269 / 930 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Havens Hospices
What does Havens Hospices do?
The Charity provides relief to children and adults suffering from any chronic or life limiting illness, via the provision of residential hospice care, day care, education, training and support for patients and their families (or other carers), provided both within the organisation and in the community. Our care is provided free of charge to people regardless of faith.
How much income did Havens Hospices report in 2025?
Havens Hospices reported total income of £20.63m and reported expenditure of £20.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Havens Hospices?
Havens Hospices has a program ratio of 69.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Havens Hospices registered as a charity?
Havens Hospices was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 1993 as charity number 1022119. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Havens Hospices?
Havens Hospices is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Havens Hospices operate?
Havens Hospices operates across 4 areas: Barking And Dagenham, Essex, Southend-on-sea and Thurrock.
Is Havens Hospices a registered charity?
Yes — Havens Hospices is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1022119.
Details
226 Priory Crescent
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
SS2 6PR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Havens Christian Hospice
- South East Essex Christian Hospice
- South East Essex Christian Hospice (fair Havens)
- Fair Havens
- Havens Hospices
- Little Havens
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated