Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent
The charity runs three hospices providing specialist palliative care services to patients through inpatient and day care, clinics, support at home from teams of community nurses and a 24-hour helpline. Families receive social, pastoral and bereavement support from teams of professionals at all three hospices. An education centre provides training and education for professionals and the public.
Activities & Mission
The charity runs three hospices providing specialist palliative care services to patients through inpatient and day care, clinics, support at home from teams of community nurses and a 24-hour helpline. Families receive social, pastoral and bereavement support from teams of professionals at all three hospices. An education centre provides training and education for professionals and the public.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% 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
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 | £18,946,000 | £18,612,000 | £13,597,000 | £33,387,000 | £15,700,000 | 379 / 1150 |
| 2024 | £18,090,000 | £17,294,000 | £12,668,000 | £33,137,000 | £16,000,000 | 366 / 1150 |
| 2023 | £16,740,000 | £15,515,000 | £11,369,000 | £31,450,000 | £14,600,000 | 343 / 1150 |
| 2022 | £20,388,000 | £14,267,000 | £10,317,000 | £30,538,000 | £13,500,000 | 349 / 1500 |
| 2021 | £13,724,000 | £13,236,000 | £10,281,000 | £23,828,000 | £11,000,000 | 276 / 1600 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent
What does Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent do?
The charity runs three hospices providing specialist palliative care services to patients through inpatient and day care, clinics, support at home from teams of community nurses and a 24-hour helpline. Families receive social, pastoral and bereavement support from teams of professionals at all three hospices. An education centre provides training and education for professionals and the public.
How much income did Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent report in 2025?
Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent reported total income of £18.95m and reported expenditure of £18.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent?
Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent has a program ratio of 71.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent registered as a charity?
Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 1986 as charity number 293968. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent?
Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent 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 Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent operate?
Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent a registered charity?
Yes — Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293968.
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Kent
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