St Oswald's Hospice Limited
The principal activity of the Hospice is to provide specialist palliative medical and nursing care to patients with life limiting illnesses.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the Hospice is to provide specialist palliative medical and nursing care to patients with life limiting illnesses.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% 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 | £17,565,412 | £18,134,211 | £12,011,054 | £17,412,257 | £6,600,167 | 391 / 800 |
| 2024 | £17,265,790 | £16,457,540 | £10,996,419 | £17,891,169 | £7,127,405 | 366 / 800 |
| 2023 | £15,350,031 | £14,688,256 | £9,633,263 | £17,004,983 | £8,066,700 | 348 / 800 |
| 2022 | £13,940,356 | £13,084,034 | £8,836,728 | £16,352,924 | £7,592,494 | 335 / 800 |
| 2021 | £13,445,189 | £12,723,846 | £8,806,773 | £15,448,000 | £6,393,642 | 337 / 178 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Oswald's Hospice Limited
What does St Oswald's Hospice Limited do?
The principal activity of the Hospice is to provide specialist palliative medical and nursing care to patients with life limiting illnesses.
How much income did St Oswald's Hospice Limited report in 2025?
St Oswald's Hospice Limited reported total income of £17.57m and reported expenditure of £18.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Oswald's Hospice Limited?
St Oswald's Hospice Limited has a program ratio of 68.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Oswald's Hospice Limited registered as a charity?
St Oswald's Hospice Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1974 as charity number 503386. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs St Oswald's Hospice Limited?
St Oswald's Hospice Limited 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 Oswald's Hospice Limited operate?
St Oswald's Hospice Limited operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is St Oswald's Hospice Limited a registered charity?
Yes — St Oswald's Hospice Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 503386.
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