Helen & Douglas House
Also known as: Helen House and Douglas House
Relief of sickness and stress and provision of palliative and supportive care to children and young people with life-shortening conditions to enable them to live as well and as fully as possible to the end of their lives, supporting their needs and wishes at the time of their death. To promote the well-being of their families and carers with counselling, practical support and bereavement care.
Activities & Mission
Relief of sickness and stress and provision of palliative and supportive care to children and young people with life-shortening conditions to enable them to live as well and as fully as possible to the end of their lives, supporting their needs and wishes at the time of their death. To promote the well-being of their families and carers with counselling, practical support and bereavement 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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% 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 | £10,692,000 | £12,478,000 | £6,064,000 | £12,231,000 | £6,889,000 | 200 / 663 |
| 2024 | £9,804,000 | £11,790,000 | £5,961,000 | £14,396,000 | £8,915,000 | 198 / 595 |
| 2023 | £9,846,000 | £10,470,000 | £4,719,000 | £15,508,000 | £9,186,000 | 173 / 427 |
| 2022 | £9,957,000 | £9,037,000 | £3,817,000 | £16,463,000 | £10,482,000 | 168 / 404 |
| 2021 | £9,422,000 | £8,330,000 | £3,615,000 | £15,102,000 | £8,320,000 | 164 / 470 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Helen & Douglas House
What does Helen & Douglas House do?
Relief of sickness and stress and provision of palliative and supportive care to children and young people with life-shortening conditions to enable them to live as well and as fully as possible to the end of their lives, supporting their needs and wishes at the time of their death. To promote the well-being of their families and carers with counselling, practical support and bereavement care.
How much income did Helen & Douglas House report in 2025?
Helen & Douglas House reported total income of £10.69m and reported expenditure of £12.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Helen & Douglas House?
Helen & Douglas House has a program ratio of 56.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Helen & Douglas House registered as a charity?
Helen & Douglas House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 2001 as charity number 1085951. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Helen & Douglas House?
Helen & Douglas House 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 Helen & Douglas House operate?
Helen & Douglas House operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Helen & Douglas House a registered charity?
Yes — Helen & Douglas House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085951.
Details
14a Magdalen Road
OXFORD
OX4 1RW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated