National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death
Also known as: National Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Deaths, National Cepod or Ncepod
NCEPOD assists in maintaining and improving standards of medical and surgical care for the benefit of the public. This is done by conducting confidential surveys into the management of patients and publishing the results with recommendations for improvements.
Activities & Mission
NCEPOD assists in maintaining and improving standards of medical and surgical care for the benefit of the public. This is done by conducting confidential surveys into the management of patients and publishing the results with recommendations for improvements.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 93% 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 | £1,334,812 | £1,477,226 | £1,477,226 | £1,403,151 | £1,399,403 | 14 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,384,439 | £1,552,667 | £1,552,667 | £1,544,698 | £1,539,523 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,459,932 | £1,443,417 | £1,443,417 | £1,691,692 | £1,684,162 | 16 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,383,512 | £1,216,165 | £1,216,165 | £1,694,229 | £1,673,391 | 14 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,176,656 | £972,248 | £972,248 | £1,515,571 | £1,494,703 | 14 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death
What does National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death do?
NCEPOD assists in maintaining and improving standards of medical and surgical care for the benefit of the public. This is done by conducting confidential surveys into the management of patients and publishing the results with recommendations for improvements.
How much income did National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death report in 2025?
National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death?
National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death has a program ratio of 110.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death registered as a charity?
National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1999 as charity number 1075588. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death?
National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Suzannah Claire Lishman CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death operate?
National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death a registered charity?
Yes — National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome And Death is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075588.
Details
ABBEY HOUSE
74-76 ST JOHN STREET
LONDON
EC1M 4DZ
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Deaths
- National Cepod or Ncepod
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated