St. David's Hospice

Also known as: St David's Hospice

St David's Hospice is an adult palliative care facility with fourteen registered beds providing symptom relief, respite and end of life care. There is also a day unit for up to ten patients four days per week, and a bereavement and counselling service for one day per week. All care is free at the point of delivery.

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Activities & Mission

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

Conwy Gwynedd Isle Of Anglesey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,452,765

Latest Expenditure

£6,002,182

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 68.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 32.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Health 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 £1,409,402

Charitable Activities £1,699,078

Other Trading £526,425

Investments £99,145

Other Income £1,718,715

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,084,615

Raising Funds £1,917,567

Governance £8,250

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£5,452,765	£6,002,182	£4,084,615	£6,487,161	£2,796,794	103 / 375
2023	£5,484,818	£6,773,822	£4,482,567	£6,967,072	£4,110,807	127 / 400
2022	£7,001,346	£6,510,798	£4,204,712	£8,175,991	£8,035,334	149 / 440
2021	£7,253,553	£5,916,442	£3,642,597	£8,164,220	£7,986,693	154 / 400
2020	£5,363,292	£5,018,886	£2,899,469	£6,508,664	£6,425,711	138 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St. David's Hospice

What does St. David's Hospice do?

How much income did St. David's Hospice report in 2024?

St. David's Hospice reported total income of £5.45m and reported expenditure of £6.00m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St. David's Hospice?

St. David's Hospice has a program ratio of 74.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St. David's Hospice registered as a charity?

St. David's Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 1994 as charity number 1038543. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs St. David's Hospice?

St. David's Hospice 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 St. David's Hospice operate?

St. David's Hospice operates across 3 areas: Conwy, Gwynedd and Isle Of Anglesey.

Is St. David's Hospice a registered charity?

Yes — St. David's Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1038543.