Sue Ryder
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Sue Ryder Care, Sue Ryder Foundation Limited, The Sue Ryder Foundation Limited, The Sue Ryder Foundation
Provide specialist palliative care in our hospices and in patients' homes.Provide health and social support via community services. Provide grief and bereavement support.
Activities & Mission
Provide specialist palliative care in our hospices and in patients' homes.Provide health and social support via community services. Provide grief and bereavement support.
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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% 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 | £106,110,000 | £114,822,000 | £47,365,000 | £43,414,000 | £25,596,000 | 2462 / 11688 |
| 2024 | £116,036,000 | £124,181,000 | £63,438,000 | £52,316,000 | £51,877,000 | 2660 / 11788 |
| 2023 | £112,159,000 | £123,146,000 | £63,063,000 | £59,820,000 | £55,903,000 | 2811 / 11234 |
| 2022 | £112,754,000 | £107,303,000 | £54,380,000 | £71,621,000 | £67,101,000 | 2925 / 12084 |
| 2021 | £107,331,000 | £98,162,000 | £51,580,000 | £64,929,000 | £45,511,000 | 3062 / 8532 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sue Ryder
What does Sue Ryder do?
Provide specialist palliative care in our hospices and in patients' homes.Provide health and social support via community services. Provide grief and bereavement support.
How much income did Sue Ryder report in 2025?
Sue Ryder reported total income of £106.11m and reported expenditure of £114.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sue Ryder?
Sue Ryder has a program ratio of 44.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sue Ryder registered as a charity?
Sue Ryder was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1996 as charity number 1052076. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Sue Ryder?
Sue Ryder is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Rima Makerem. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sue Ryder operate?
Sue Ryder operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Sue Ryder a registered charity?
Yes — Sue Ryder is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052076.
Details
Rebow House
60 Head Street
COLCHESTER
Essex
CO1 1PB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sue Ryder Care
- Sue Ryder Foundation Limited
- The Sue Ryder Foundation Limited
- The Sue Ryder Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated