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St Raphael's Hospice

AS SPECIALISTS IN END OF LIFE CARE, OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF OUR PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR FRIENDS. THIS TAKES PLACE IN BOTH OUR EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY AND WITHIN OUR PURPOSE BUILT HOSPICE. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ARE IMPORTANT SECONDARY OBJECTIVES IN OUR WORK, AND LIKE OUR PATIENT CARE THEY ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND OUR HIGH STREET SHOPS.

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Activities & Mission

AS SPECIALISTS IN END OF LIFE CARE, OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF OUR PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR FRIENDS. THIS TAKES PLACE IN BOTH OUR EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY AND WITHIN OUR PURPOSE BUILT HOSPICE. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ARE IMPORTANT SECONDARY OBJECTIVES IN OUR WORK, AND LIKE OUR PATIENT CARE THEY ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND OUR HIGH STREET SHOPS.

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

Latest Income
£9,518,000
Latest Expenditure
£9,201,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 63.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,850,000
Charitable Activities £2,094,000
Other Trading £2,369,000
Investments £98,000
Other Income £107,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,838,000
Raising Funds £3,363,000
Governance £27,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£9,518,000
£9,201,000£5,838,000£4,612,000£3,618,000181 / 743
2024
£7,516,000
£8,860,000£5,738,000£4,278,000£3,000,000187 / 770
2023
£7,467,000
£7,760,000£5,260,000£5,476,000£4,015,000169 / 735
2022
£7,566,000
£7,002,000£4,596,000£5,872,000£4,396,000167 / 669
2021
£8,111,000
£3,034,000£2,029,000£5,291,000£3,802,000165 / 247

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Raphael's Hospice

What does St Raphael's Hospice do?

AS SPECIALISTS IN END OF LIFE CARE, OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF OUR PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR FRIENDS. THIS TAKES PLACE IN BOTH OUR EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY AND WITHIN OUR PURPOSE BUILT HOSPICE. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ARE IMPORTANT SECONDARY OBJECTIVES IN OUR WORK, AND LIKE OUR PATIENT CARE THEY ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND OUR HIGH STREET SHOPS.

How much income did St Raphael's Hospice report in 2025?

St Raphael's Hospice reported total income of £9.52m and reported expenditure of £9.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St Raphael's Hospice?

St Raphael's Hospice has a program ratio of 61.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St Raphael's Hospice registered as a charity?

St Raphael's Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2019 as charity number 1182636. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs St Raphael's Hospice?

St Raphael's Hospice is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Norman Arthur McWhinney. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Raphael's Hospice operate?

St Raphael's Hospice operates across 2 areas: Merton and Sutton.

Is St Raphael's Hospice a registered charity?

Yes — St Raphael's Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182636.

Details

Address
ST. RAPHAELS HOSPICE
LONDON ROAD
CHEAM
SUTTON
SM3 9DX
Registration Date
26 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5132461
Charity Number
1182636

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Trustees

Norman Arthur McWhinney Chair
ALAN COGBILL
BERNARD MARLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Caroline Chill
Grahame Darnell
Manjit Lall
Paul Anthony Holmes
Steve Chambers

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