Sherburn House Charity

Also known as: Christ's Hospital in Sherburn, Sherburn Hospital

PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS.GRANT MAKER.

Activities & Mission

PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS.GRANT MAKER.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Local Authority

Cumbria Darlington Durham Gateshead Newcastle Upon Tyne City North Tyneside Northumberland South Tyneside Sunderland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,010,332

Latest Expenditure

£3,463,526

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 26.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £2,780,507

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,229,825

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,124,410

Raising Funds £339,116

Governance £581,997

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,010,332	£3,463,526	£3,124,410	£36,992,429	£2,942,555	59 / 0
2024	£3,804,125	£3,624,867	£3,249,976	£35,473,482	£2,737,749	55 / 1
2023	£3,690,885	£3,079,147	£2,759,070	£33,175,934	£1,129,047	45 / 0
2022	£1,512,183	£1,496,024	£1,263,486	£34,087,040	£1,025,977	42 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sherburn House Charity

What does Sherburn House Charity do?

PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS.GRANT MAKER.

How much income did Sherburn House Charity report in 2025?

Sherburn House Charity reported total income of £4.01m and reported expenditure of £3.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sherburn House Charity?

Sherburn House Charity has a program ratio of 77.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sherburn House Charity registered as a charity?

Sherburn House Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 2018 as charity number 1177535. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Sherburn House Charity?

Sherburn House Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sherburn House Charity operate?

Sherburn House Charity operates across 9 areas, including Cumbria, Darlington, Durham and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Sherburn House Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Sherburn House Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177535.