Kirkwood Hospice

Also known as: Kirklees Hospice Society Limited

Kirkwood Hospice provides specialist care free of charge to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. care and support is also provided for their family members, friends and carers, both during the illness and after death.

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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

Kirklees

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,904,028

Latest Expenditure

£11,550,894

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 63.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% 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 £2,314,915

Charitable Activities £3,255,222

Other Trading £5,209,048

Investments £124,843

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,296,568

Raising Funds £4,254,326

Governance £0

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	£10,904,028	£11,550,894	£7,296,568	£9,262,839	£5,168,125	300 / 853
2024	£9,411,103	£10,682,549	£6,968,243	£9,766,911	£278,949	269 / 1002
2023	£9,255,475	£10,224,410	£6,546,910	£10,690,716	£6,380,396	262 / 998
2022	£8,861,868	£8,816,820	£5,927,899	£12,078,294	£5,567,768	260 / 985
2021	£7,837,988	£8,438,959	£5,667,876	£11,895,209	£5,493,815	254 / 864

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood Hospice

What does Kirkwood Hospice do?

How much income did Kirkwood Hospice report in 2025?

Kirkwood Hospice reported total income of £10.90m and reported expenditure of £11.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kirkwood Hospice?

Kirkwood Hospice has a program ratio of 66.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kirkwood Hospice registered as a charity?

Kirkwood Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 1982 as charity number 512987. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Kirkwood Hospice?

Kirkwood Hospice is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is LORRAINE ANNETTE CHAPMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kirkwood Hospice operate?

Kirkwood Hospice operates in Kirklees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kirkwood Hospice a registered charity?

Yes — Kirkwood Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 512987.