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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.

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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.

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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

Latest Income
£20,632,000
Latest Expenditure
£20,177,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 70.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 29.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,250,000
Charitable Activities £7,506,000
Other Trading £5,501,000
Investments £270,000
Other Income £105,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,282,000
Raising Funds £5,895,000
Governance £73,531
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
£20,632,000
£20,177,000£14,282,000£25,607,000£8,422,000407 / 1471
2024
£15,721,000
£16,674,000£11,379,000£25,152,000£7,939,000349 / 1295
2023
£12,748,000
£13,548,000£9,122,000£26,105,000£9,065,000324 / 1011
2022
£12,189,000
£10,756,000£7,163,000£25,472,000£7,702,000289 / 860
2021
£12,907,000
£10,144,000£6,988,000£25,472,000£7,702,000269 / 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.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 June 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1022119
Charity Number
1022119

Trustees

Dr Paul Bernard Duell
Elisabeth Jane Mell
Leah Lowe
Michael Raffan
Also governs 1 other charity
Nitin Khandhia
Rakesh Krishnan
Also governs 1 other charity
Thomas Sweeney
Wendy Elizabeth Matthews OBE

Also Known As

  • Havens Christian Hospice
  • South East Essex Christian Hospice
  • South East Essex Christian Hospice (fair Havens)
  • Fair Havens
  • Havens Hospices
  • Little Havens

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