St Luke's Hospice Plymouth
The principal object of the charity is to promote the relief of sickness amongst people suffering from terminal illness.
Activities & Mission
The principal object of the charity is to promote the relief of sickness amongst people suffering from terminal illness.
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 16% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% 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 | £13,005,753 | £13,771,095 | £7,820,818 | £12,976,971 | £3,728,283 | 332 / 576 |
| 2024 | £13,005,807 | £13,602,684 | £7,690,905 | £13,625,857 | £4,844,005 | 330 / 596 |
| 2023 | £11,888,866 | £11,664,685 | £6,827,783 | £13,900,095 | £3,549,618 | 294 / 595 |
| 2022 | £11,961,108 | £10,250,484 | £6,240,708 | £13,765,586 | £5,297,389 | 284 / 619 |
| 2021 | £11,933,389 | £9,698,438 | £5,875,312 | £11,906,703 | £2,699,314 | 309 / 675 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Luke's Hospice Plymouth
What does St Luke's Hospice Plymouth do?
The principal object of the charity is to promote the relief of sickness amongst people suffering from terminal illness.
How much income did St Luke's Hospice Plymouth report in 2025?
St Luke's Hospice Plymouth reported total income of £13.01m and reported expenditure of £13.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Luke's Hospice Plymouth?
St Luke's Hospice Plymouth has a program ratio of 60.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Luke's Hospice Plymouth registered as a charity?
St Luke's Hospice Plymouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 1980 as charity number 280681. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs St Luke's Hospice Plymouth?
St Luke's Hospice Plymouth is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID NICHOLAS THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Luke's Hospice Plymouth operate?
St Luke's Hospice Plymouth operates across 3 areas: Cornwall, Devon and Plymouth City.
Is St Luke's Hospice Plymouth a registered charity?
Yes — St Luke's Hospice Plymouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280681.
Details
STAMFORD ROAD
PLYMOUTH
PL9 9XA
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