Southern Hospice Group
Also known as: St Barnabas Nursing Home Limited, St. Barnabas Hospices (sussex) Ltd, St. Barnabas' Hospice (worthing), St. Barnabas' Hospice (worthing) Limited
Providing end of life care for adults in our local community, in their home or at our adult hospice - St Barnabas House and caring for life limited children throughout Sussex at our children's hospice - Chestnut Tree House.
Activities & Mission
Providing end of life care for adults in our local community, in their home or at our adult hospice - St Barnabas House and caring for life limited children throughout Sussex at our children's hospice - Chestnut Tree House.
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 43% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% 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 | £30,337,000 | £34,079,000 | £23,741,000 | £48,487,000 | £22,466,000 | 538 / 1448 |
| 2024 | £33,031,000 | £25,817,000 | £17,993,000 | £51,766,000 | £18,305,000 | 534 / 1416 |
| 2023 | £20,523,000 | £22,564,000 | £15,332,000 | £43,281,000 | £17,771,000 | 356 / 1380 |
| 2022 | £18,796,000 | £19,797,000 | £13,536,000 | £47,748,000 | £16,041,000 | 507 / 862 |
| 2021 | £19,995,000 | £18,481,000 | £13,508,000 | £47,123,000 | £22,672,000 | 346 / 1831 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Southern Hospice Group
What does Southern Hospice Group do?
Providing end of life care for adults in our local community, in their home or at our adult hospice - St Barnabas House and caring for life limited children throughout Sussex at our children's hospice - Chestnut Tree House.
How much income did Southern Hospice Group report in 2025?
Southern Hospice Group reported total income of £30.34m and reported expenditure of £34.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southern Hospice Group?
Southern Hospice Group has a program ratio of 78.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southern Hospice Group registered as a charity?
Southern Hospice Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 1968 as charity number 256789. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs Southern Hospice Group?
Southern Hospice Group is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southern Hospice Group operate?
Southern Hospice Group operates across 3 areas: East Sussex, Hampshire and West Sussex.
Is Southern Hospice Group a registered charity?
Yes — Southern Hospice Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256789.
Details
ST. BARNABAS HOUSE
2 TITNORE LANE
GORING-BY-SEA
WORTHING
BN12 6NZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Barnabas Nursing Home Limited
- St. Barnabas Hospices (sussex) Ltd
- St. Barnabas' Hospice (worthing)
- St. Barnabas' Hospice (worthing) Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated