Rowans Hospice
Also known as: Portsmouth Area Hospice, The Rowans Hospice, The Rowans, The Rowans (portsmouth Area Hospice), The Rowans - the Rowans Hospice
Specialist care and support across Portsmouth and SE Hants is provided to those aged 16 and above diagnosed with progressive life limiting illnesses and their families and carers. The service is free of charge irrespective of the nature of the illness, the patients' creed or financial means. Education programmes are run to enhance the skills base of other local health professionals.
Activities & Mission
Specialist care and support across Portsmouth and SE Hants is provided to those aged 16 and above diagnosed with progressive life limiting illnesses and their families and carers. The service is free of charge irrespective of the nature of the illness, the patients' creed or financial means. Education programmes are run to enhance the skills base of other local health professionals.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £10,735,940 | £9,807,239 | £6,969,293 | £14,110,571 | £5,099,032 | 244 / 695 |
| 2024 | £9,169,101 | £10,276,185 | £7,458,949 | £13,219,477 | £4,909,200 | 262 / 945 |
| 2023 | £8,143,069 | £9,700,148 | £6,962,655 | £13,964,096 | £3,600,000 | 171 / 979 |
| 2022 | £9,566,583 | £8,299,210 | £5,964,594 | £17,336,759 | £3,600,000 | 244 / 1553 |
| 2021 | £10,418,430 | £9,001,653 | £6,275,327 | £15,717,562 | £3,600,000 | 219 / 1192 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rowans Hospice
What does Rowans Hospice do?
Specialist care and support across Portsmouth and SE Hants is provided to those aged 16 and above diagnosed with progressive life limiting illnesses and their families and carers. The service is free of charge irrespective of the nature of the illness, the patients' creed or financial means. Education programmes are run to enhance the skills base of other local health professionals.
How much income did Rowans Hospice report in 2025?
Rowans Hospice reported total income of £10.74m and reported expenditure of £9.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rowans Hospice?
Rowans Hospice has a program ratio of 64.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rowans Hospice registered as a charity?
Rowans Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 1988 as charity number 299731. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Rowans Hospice?
Rowans Hospice is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deborah Paris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rowans Hospice operate?
Rowans Hospice operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Portsmouth City.
Is Rowans Hospice a registered charity?
Yes — Rowans Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299731.
Details
Purbrook Heath Road
Purbrook
WATERLOOVILLE
PO7 5RU
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Also Known As
- Portsmouth Area Hospice
- The Rowans Hospice
- The Rowans
- The Rowans (portsmouth Area Hospice)
- The Rowans - the Rowans Hospice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated