Keech Hospice

Also known as: Keech Hospice Care, Luton and South Bedfordshire Hospice, Pasque Charity, Keech Cottage Children's Hospice, Pasque Adult Hospice

The provision of palliative and supportive care, and to support those with specific support needs, within Luton & South Bedfordshire (for adults) and within Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes (for children).

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Activities & Mission

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

Bedford Central Bedfordshire Hertfordshire Luton Milton Keynes

Financial Information

Latest Income

£14,490,000

Latest Expenditure

£16,306,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 57.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 43.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,116,000

Charitable Activities £3,841,000

Other Trading £6,994,000

Investments £488,000

Other Income £51,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,391,000

Raising Funds £6,915,000

Governance £92,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£14,490,000	£16,306,000	£9,391,000	£19,159,000	£6,934,000	361 / 1650
2024	£15,402,000	£14,631,000	£8,263,000	£21,143,000	£7,438,000	319 / 1384
2023	£13,395,000	£12,175,000	£7,078,000	£20,077,000	£6,281,000	286 / 1200
2022	£15,878,000	£10,964,000	£6,168,000	£18,871,000	£6,124,000	273 / 1466
2021	£12,629,000	£10,679,000	£6,319,000	£13,956,000	£5,118,000	284 / 1420

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Frequently asked questions about Keech Hospice

What does Keech Hospice do?

How much income did Keech Hospice report in 2025?

Keech Hospice reported total income of £14.49m and reported expenditure of £16.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Keech Hospice?

Keech Hospice has a program ratio of 64.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Keech Hospice registered as a charity?

Keech Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1994 as charity number 1035089. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Keech Hospice?

Keech Hospice is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Keech Hospice operate?

Keech Hospice operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Keech Hospice a registered charity?

Yes — Keech Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1035089.