St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Also known as: St Margarets Somerset Hospice Limited, St Margaret's in Taunton, St Margaret's in Yeovil
St Margaret's Hospice Care delivers and supports high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness within the community of Somerset. With hospice sites in Yeovil and Taunton, a community team caring for patients in their own homes and a 24-hour advice line, we strive to reach everyone that needs our care and expertise.
Activities & Mission
St Margaret's Hospice Care delivers and supports high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness within the community of Somerset. With hospice sites in Yeovil and Taunton, a community team caring for patients in their own homes and a 24-hour advice line, we strive to reach everyone that needs our care and expertise.
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 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £15,364,967 | £15,642,991 | £9,246,256 | £22,882,944 | £9,122,178 | 267 / 1326 |
| 2024 | £14,180,562 | £14,834,246 | £8,885,364 | £23,075,714 | £11,300,000 | 359 / 883 |
| 2023 | £14,289,827 | £13,963,503 | £8,251,365 | £22,983,921 | £11,200,000 | 341 / 919 |
| 2022 | £14,624,533 | £12,683,283 | £7,237,882 | £23,356,645 | £13,600,000 | 223 / 600 |
| 2021 | £13,096,209 | £11,258,173 | £6,896,718 | £20,915,060 | £10,971,261 | 329 / 500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
What does St Margaret's Somerset Hospice do?
St Margaret's Hospice Care delivers and supports high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness within the community of Somerset. With hospice sites in Yeovil and Taunton, a community team caring for patients in their own homes and a 24-hour advice line, we strive to reach everyone that needs our care and expertise.
How much income did St Margaret's Somerset Hospice report in 2025?
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice reported total income of £15.36m and reported expenditure of £15.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Margaret's Somerset Hospice?
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice has a program ratio of 60.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Margaret's Somerset Hospice registered as a charity?
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 1980 as charity number 279473. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs St Margaret's Somerset Hospice?
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Margaret's Somerset Hospice operate?
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice operates across 2 areas: North Somerset and Somerset.
Is St Margaret's Somerset Hospice a registered charity?
Yes — St Margaret's Somerset Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279473.
Details
HERON DRIVE
BISHOPS HULL
TAUNTON
TA1 5HA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Margarets Somerset Hospice Limited
- St Margaret's in Taunton
- St Margaret's in Yeovil
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated