Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD
Also known as: Hospice of St Francis, The Hospice of St Francis
The Hospice of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Ltd aims to achieve the best quality of life for patients with life-limiting illness, using the skills of a highly trained team of staff and volunteers in the therapeutic environment of the Hospice, at home, and elsewhere.
Activities & Mission
The Hospice of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Ltd aims to achieve the best quality of life for patients with life-limiting illness, using the skills of a highly trained team of staff and volunteers in the therapeutic environment of the Hospice, at home, and elsewhere.
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 15% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £8,736,000 | £8,828,000 | £5,287,000 | £10,771,000 | £5,570,000 | 131 / 1219 |
| 2024 | £7,777,000 | £8,540,000 | £5,296,000 | £10,774,000 | £4,726,000 | 130 / 1398 |
| 2023 | £7,759,000 | £8,245,000 | £5,189,000 | £11,237,000 | £5,127,000 | 131 / 1327 |
| 2022 | £6,801,000 | £7,385,000 | £4,858,000 | £11,848,000 | £4,939,000 | 125 / 1311 |
| 2021 | £7,891,000 | £6,809,000 | £4,635,000 | £12,210,000 | £4,926,000 | 120 / 1297 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD
What does Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD do?
The Hospice of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Ltd aims to achieve the best quality of life for patients with life-limiting illness, using the skills of a highly trained team of staff and volunteers in the therapeutic environment of the Hospice, at home, and elsewhere.
How much income did Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD report in 2025?
Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD reported total income of £8.74m and reported expenditure of £8.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD?
Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD has a program ratio of 60.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD registered as a charity?
Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 1980 as charity number 280825. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD?
Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Douglas Symington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD operate?
Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Is Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280825.
Details
Off Shootersway
Northchurch
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
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Also Known As
- Hospice of St Francis
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated