Shooting Star Children's Hospices
Also known as: Shooting Star Chase, Chase
The charity provides care services to life-limited children and their families at home, in the community and at their two hospices, Christopher's in Guildford and Shooting Star House in Hampton. These services included respite care, symptom management and end of life care. A wide range of therapy and bereavement counselling services are also provided for children and family members.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides care services to life-limited children and their families at home, in the community and at their two hospices, Christopher's in Guildford and Shooting Star House in Hampton. These services included respite care, symptom management and end of life care. A wide range of therapy and bereavement counselling services are also provided for children and family members.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 30% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% 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 | £13,071,573 | £12,496,801 | £8,902,327 | £19,014,029 | £19,014,029 | 210 / 610 |
| 2024 | £12,354,437 | £10,604,638 | £7,393,551 | £18,370,585 | £17,777,984 | 189 / 541 |
| 2023 | £10,626,338 | £9,796,223 | £6,524,924 | £16,198,301 | £15,575,231 | 175 / 388 |
| 2022 | £9,609,303 | £7,676,753 | £5,307,611 | £15,614,662 | £10,311,836 | 160 / 717 |
| 2021 | £10,005,537 | £8,782,146 | £6,052,420 | £13,522,155 | £8,324,466 | 173 / 633 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shooting Star Children's Hospices
What does Shooting Star Children's Hospices do?
The charity provides care services to life-limited children and their families at home, in the community and at their two hospices, Christopher's in Guildford and Shooting Star House in Hampton. These services included respite care, symptom management and end of life care. A wide range of therapy and bereavement counselling services are also provided for children and family members.
How much income did Shooting Star Children's Hospices report in 2025?
Shooting Star Children's Hospices reported total income of £13.07m and reported expenditure of £12.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shooting Star Children's Hospices?
Shooting Star Children's Hospices has a program ratio of 68.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shooting Star Children's Hospices registered as a charity?
Shooting Star Children's Hospices was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1994 as charity number 1042495. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Shooting Star Children's Hospices?
Shooting Star Children's Hospices is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shooting Star Children's Hospices operate?
Shooting Star Children's Hospices operates across 2 areas: Surrey and London.
Is Shooting Star Children's Hospices a registered charity?
Yes — Shooting Star Children's Hospices is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042495.
Details
Shooting Star House
The Avenue
HAMPTON
Middlesex
TW12 3RA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Shooting Star Chase
- Chase
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated