St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation)
Also known as: Freda Pearce Foundation Limited, St Michael's Hospice
The Charity provides a range of palliative care to people with progressive life-limitingillness and support to their carers and aims to promote the development of knowledgeand understanding of all aspects of palliative care by delivering training andprofessional support to professional carers
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides a range of palliative care to people with progressive life-limitingillness and support to their carers and aims to promote the development of knowledgeand understanding of all aspects of palliative care by delivering training andprofessional support to professional carers
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £12,809,104 | £12,762,247 | £7,785,096 | £23,897,192 | £9,556,027 | 321 / 800 |
| 2024 | £10,192,618 | £11,085,886 | £7,261,488 | £23,779,917 | £8,981,387 | 286 / 850 |
| 2023 | £10,224,920 | £9,482,334 | £6,469,667 | £24,475,168 | £12,408,363 | 258 / 800 |
| 2022 | £10,127,050 | £8,744,676 | £6,003,506 | £24,233,324 | £11,619,056 | 241 / 800 |
| 2021 | £9,434,696 | £7,938,411 | £5,769,661 | £22,808,968 | £9,794,401 | 229 / 800 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation)
What does St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) do?
The Charity provides a range of palliative care to people with progressive life-limitingillness and support to their carers and aims to promote the development of knowledgeand understanding of all aspects of palliative care by delivering training andprofessional support to professional carers
How much income did St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) report in 2025?
St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) reported total income of £12.81m and reported expenditure of £12.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation)?
St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) has a program ratio of 60.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) registered as a charity?
St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 1982 as charity number 511179. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation)?
St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) operate?
St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) operates across 6 areas, including Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) a registered charity?
Yes — St Michael's Hospice (incorporating The Freda Pearce Foundation) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 511179.
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Also Known As
- Freda Pearce Foundation Limited
- St Michael's Hospice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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