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St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham

St Cuthbert's Hospice promotes the relief of sickness of persons from Co Durham and NE England suffering from a life-limiting or other illness, provision of care and support to their families & carers, and the advancement of health and education by the promotion and development of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours which enable people to prepare for death and/or live with life-limiting illnesses.

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Activities & Mission

St Cuthbert's Hospice promotes the relief of sickness of persons from Co Durham and NE England suffering from a life-limiting or other illness, provision of care and support to their families & carers, and the advancement of health and education by the promotion and development of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours which enable people to prepare for death and/or live with life-limiting illnesses.

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

Latest Income
£4,786,469
Latest Expenditure
£4,844,285

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% 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 £1,318,628
Charitable Activities £1,777,199
Other Trading £1,657,291
Investments £22,329
Other Income £11,022

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,148,692
Raising Funds £1,695,593
Governance £17,246
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,786,469
£4,844,285£3,148,692£5,078,028£1,691,466119 / 300
2024
£4,194,324
£4,669,408£2,982,270£5,123,169£1,291,176120 / 450
2023
£4,254,633
£4,188,853£2,678,802£5,529,718£1,291,176115 / 450
2022
£3,346,150
£3,412,942£2,375,645£5,508,149£1,946,208100 / 300
2021
£3,391,320
£3,343,240£2,359,353£5,520,462£825,895108 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham

What does St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham do?

St Cuthbert's Hospice promotes the relief of sickness of persons from Co Durham and NE England suffering from a life-limiting or other illness, provision of care and support to their families & carers, and the advancement of health and education by the promotion and development of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours which enable people to prepare for death and/or live with life-limiting illnesses.

How much income did St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham report in 2025?

St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham reported total income of £4.79m and reported expenditure of £4.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham?

St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham has a program ratio of 65.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham registered as a charity?

St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 1988 as charity number 519767. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham?

St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANGELA LAMB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham operate?

St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham a registered charity?

Yes — St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 519767.

Details

Address
Park House Road
Durham
DH1 3QF
Registration Date
28 January 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
519767
Charity Number
519767

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Trustees

ANGELA LAMB Chair
Dr Angela Galloway
Dr Karen Roberts
Duncan Allen
George Bell
Joanne Bell
Karen Forsyth
Richard James Painter
Robert Williams
Susan Butler
Victoria Walton
Wendy Hall

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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