Hospice UK
Also known as: Help the Hospices
Hospice UK is the national charity working for those experiencing death, dying and bereavement. Our strategic goals underpin our programmes and aim to ensure hospice quality care is delivered in any setting; tackle inequality and widen access to hospice care; build community capacity and resilience and empower a strong, dynamic and responsive hospice sector.
Activities & Mission
Hospice UK is the national charity working for those experiencing death, dying and bereavement. Our strategic goals underpin our programmes and aim to ensure hospice quality care is delivered in any setting; tackle inequality and widen access to hospice care; build community capacity and resilience and empower a strong, dynamic and responsive hospice sector.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Society for Disabled Artists (organisation 278870)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Forbes Charitable Trust (organisation 326995)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Pelsall Disabled Persons Organisation (organisation 519689)
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Friends of Key Workers (organisation 5159590)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £34,097,000 | £32,595,000 | £30,916,000 | £12,011,000 | £4,162,000 | 79 / 1 |
| 2024 | £6,666,000 | £8,182,000 | £6,415,000 | £10,501,000 | £4,093,000 | 84 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,578,000 | £7,782,000 | £6,310,000 | £12,206,000 | £4,561,000 | 83 / 1 |
| 2022 | £109,132,000 | £105,145,000 | £103,498,000 | £11,630,000 | £3,700,000 | 79 / 1 |
| 2021 | £264,355,000 | £263,564,000 | £262,460,000 | £7,564,000 | £3,900,000 | 82 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hospice UK
What does Hospice UK do?
Hospice UK is the national charity working for those experiencing death, dying and bereavement. Our strategic goals underpin our programmes and aim to ensure hospice quality care is delivered in any setting; tackle inequality and widen access to hospice care; build community capacity and resilience and empower a strong, dynamic and responsive hospice sector.
How much income did Hospice UK report in 2025?
Hospice UK reported total income of £34.10m and reported expenditure of £32.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hospice UK?
Hospice UK has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hospice UK registered as a charity?
Hospice UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 October 1992 as charity number 1014851. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Hospice UK?
Hospice UK is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Jennings. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hospice UK operate?
Hospice UK operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Hospice UK a registered charity?
Yes — Hospice UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014851.
Details
34-44 Britannia Street
London
WC1X 9JG
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- Help the Hospices
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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