Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness
Also known as: Hospice for Furness, St Mary's Hospice
St Mary's Hospice is the dedicated provider in South Cumbria of comprehensive specialised supportive and palliative care for people with life limiting conditions. Facilities and services are available to all adults who are facing the end of life, and to their families, carers and the bereaved.
Activities & Mission
St Mary's Hospice is the dedicated provider in South Cumbria of comprehensive specialised supportive and palliative care for people with life limiting conditions. Facilities and services are available to all adults who are facing the end of life, and to their families, carers and the bereaved.
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 30% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Health 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 | £5,649,751 | £5,684,008 | £4,431,010 | £9,202,251 | £6,559,093 | 118 / 249 |
| 2024 | £6,091,165 | £4,911,151 | £3,761,583 | £9,222,089 | £6,529,995 | 110 / 216 |
| 2023 | £5,242,598 | £4,364,346 | £3,357,214 | £7,956,436 | £5,508,325 | 108 / 261 |
| 2022 | £4,412,006 | £3,510,903 | £2,599,447 | £7,177,161 | £4,801,171 | 97 / 270 |
| 2021 | £4,325,257 | £3,398,815 | £2,591,899 | £6,278,661 | £3,951,606 | 94 / 300 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness
What does Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness do?
St Mary's Hospice is the dedicated provider in South Cumbria of comprehensive specialised supportive and palliative care for people with life limiting conditions. Facilities and services are available to all adults who are facing the end of life, and to their families, carers and the bereaved.
How much income did Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness report in 2025?
Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness reported total income of £5.65m and reported expenditure of £5.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness?
Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness has a program ratio of 78.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness registered as a charity?
Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 1986 as charity number 517738. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness?
Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew James. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness operate?
Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness a registered charity?
Yes — Hospice Of St Mary Of Furness is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517738.
Details
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Also Known As
- Hospice for Furness
- St Mary's Hospice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated