Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD
To deliver the highest quality specialist palliative care through 12 bed In-patient Unit, Day Hospice, Out-Patient Clinics, Bereavement and Social Workers and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the community.
Activities & Mission
To deliver the highest quality specialist palliative care through 12 bed In-patient Unit, Day Hospice, Out-Patient Clinics, Bereavement and Social Workers and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the community.
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 Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% 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 | £6,142,884 | £5,459,283 | £3,699,716 | £5,994,434 | £5,961,361 | 134 / 400 |
| 2024 | £5,260,517 | £5,160,135 | £3,535,267 | £5,277,122 | £5,239,685 | 134 / 400 |
| 2023 | £4,578,404 | £4,911,632 | £3,484,071 | £5,119,527 | £1,592,845 | 120 / 350 |
| 2022 | £4,604,204 | £4,036,462 | £2,876,472 | £5,480,759 | £2,061,243 | 115 / 381 |
| 2021 | £4,114,210 | £3,619,021 | £2,591,430 | £4,901,520 | £1,425,714 | 106 / 365 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD
What does Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD do?
To deliver the highest quality specialist palliative care through 12 bed In-patient Unit, Day Hospice, Out-Patient Clinics, Bereavement and Social Workers and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the community.
How much income did Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD report in 2025?
Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD reported total income of £6.14m and reported expenditure of £5.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD?
Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD has a program ratio of 60.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% 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 The Good Shepherd LTD registered as a charity?
Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1984 as charity number 515516. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD?
Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Yvonne Emmett Cannell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD operate?
Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD operates across 2 areas: Cheshire West & Chester and Flintshire.
Is Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Hospice Of The Good Shepherd LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 515516.
Details
Backford
Chester
CH2 4DG
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