St Christophers Hospice
Also known as: St Christopher's Hospice Limited
St Christopher's Hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality. This high quality service is delivered to over 2,000 dying individuals and their families, friends and carers every year. We share our skills and expertise with others in the field through our extensive education and training programme and research into improving care.
Activities & Mission
St Christopher's Hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality. This high quality service is delivered to over 2,000 dying individuals and their families, friends and carers every year. We share our skills and expertise with others in the field through our extensive education and training programme and research into improving care.
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 47% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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 | £29,419,000 | £31,514,000 | £25,038,000 | £44,533,000 | £24,511,000 | 500 / 1208 |
| 2024 | £27,541,000 | £28,528,000 | £22,938,000 | £46,755,000 | £25,780,000 | 475 / 1199 |
| 2023 | £27,229,000 | £25,320,000 | £20,385,000 | £45,538,480 | £24,030,499 | 486 / 1017 |
| 2022 | £29,487,000 | £22,552,000 | £17,785,000 | £44,568,686 | £21,543,065 | 348 / 968 |
| 2021 | £27,337,000 | £22,867,000 | £17,784,000 | £37,387,000 | £20,693,000 | 376 / 730 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Christophers Hospice
What does St Christophers Hospice do?
St Christopher's Hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality. This high quality service is delivered to over 2,000 dying individuals and their families, friends and carers every year. We share our skills and expertise with others in the field through our extensive education and training programme and research into improving care.
How much income did St Christophers Hospice report in 2025?
St Christophers Hospice reported total income of £29.42m and reported expenditure of £31.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Christophers Hospice?
St Christophers Hospice has a program ratio of 85.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Christophers Hospice registered as a charity?
St Christophers Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 1962 as charity number 210667. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs St Christophers Hospice?
St Christophers Hospice is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is NEIL GOULDEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Christophers Hospice operate?
St Christophers Hospice operates across 5 areas, including Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is St Christophers Hospice a registered charity?
Yes — St Christophers Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210667.
Details
SYDENHAM
LONDON
SE26 6DZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Christopher's Hospice Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated