St Helena Hospice Limited
Also known as: Joan Tomkins Day Centre, Myland Hall Education Centre, Tendring Day Centre
Serving North Essex. Providing specialist palliative end of life care & bereavement services to patients, families and friends, advice & education to colleagues working in palliative care. Co-ordination of end of life services 24/7 including hosting an electronic end of life register. Education short courses & conferences.
Activities & Mission
Serving North Essex. Providing specialist palliative end of life care & bereavement services to patients, families and friends, advice & education to colleagues working in palliative care. Co-ordination of end of life services 24/7 including hosting an electronic end of life register. Education short courses & conferences.
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 6% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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 | £23,516,000 | £22,836,000 | £10,078,000 | £12,025,000 | £11,573,000 | 332 / 906 |
| 2024 | £18,850,000 | £20,008,000 | £10,325,000 | £11,457,000 | £6,523,000 | 334 / 890 |
| 2023 | £19,184,000 | £20,061,000 | £10,697,000 | £12,407,000 | £12,020,000 | 337 / 805 |
| 2022 | £18,986,000 | £17,755,000 | £10,865,000 | £13,733,000 | £13,295,000 | 325 / 779 |
| 2021 | £17,037,000 | £16,147,000 | £11,212,000 | £12,345,000 | £11,928,000 | 303 / 795 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Helena Hospice Limited
What does St Helena Hospice Limited do?
Serving North Essex. Providing specialist palliative end of life care & bereavement services to patients, families and friends, advice & education to colleagues working in palliative care. Co-ordination of end of life services 24/7 including hosting an electronic end of life register. Education short courses & conferences.
How much income did St Helena Hospice Limited report in 2025?
St Helena Hospice Limited reported total income of £23.52m and reported expenditure of £22.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Helena Hospice Limited?
St Helena Hospice Limited has a program ratio of 42.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Helena Hospice Limited registered as a charity?
St Helena Hospice Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 1980 as charity number 280919. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs St Helena Hospice Limited?
St Helena Hospice Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Helena Hospice Limited operate?
St Helena Hospice Limited operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Helena Hospice Limited a registered charity?
Yes — St Helena Hospice Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280919.
Details
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Joan Tomkins Day Centre
- Myland Hall Education Centre
- Tendring Day Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated