St Richards Hospice Foundation
Also known as: St Richards Hospice at Home, St Richard's Hospice
To enhance, through specialist palliative care and education, the quality of life of patients and those important to them,suffering from cancer or other life-threatening illness.
Activities & Mission
To enhance, through specialist palliative care and education, the quality of life of patients and those important to them,suffering from cancer or other life-threatening 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 38% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% 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 | £10,602,782 | £12,104,137 | £7,673,170 | £19,739,336 | £4,552,000 | 267 / 800 |
| 2024 | £11,226,962 | £11,563,275 | £7,494,595 | £21,111,111 | £7,627,550 | 273 / 700 |
| 2023 | £10,412,572 | £10,281,186 | £7,003,285 | £21,205,634 | £9,053,167 | 253 / 650 |
| 2022 | £12,148,318 | £9,723,857 | £6,341,801 | £21,209,045 | £8,719,009 | 247 / 800 |
| 2021 | £10,762,560 | £8,756,389 | £6,039,957 | £18,611,040 | £5,829,492 | 243 / 800 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Richards Hospice Foundation
What does St Richards Hospice Foundation do?
To enhance, through specialist palliative care and education, the quality of life of patients and those important to them,suffering from cancer or other life-threatening illness.
How much income did St Richards Hospice Foundation report in 2025?
St Richards Hospice Foundation reported total income of £10.60m and reported expenditure of £12.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Richards Hospice Foundation?
St Richards Hospice Foundation has a program ratio of 72.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Richards Hospice Foundation registered as a charity?
St Richards Hospice Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 1984 as charity number 515668. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs St Richards Hospice Foundation?
St Richards Hospice Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is JENNIFER PATRICIA COWPE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Richards Hospice Foundation operate?
St Richards Hospice Foundation operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Richards Hospice Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — St Richards Hospice Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 515668.
Details
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Also Known As
- St Richards Hospice at Home
- St Richard's Hospice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated