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The Butterfly Hospice Trust

Also known as: The Lincolnshire Butterfly Trust

The Butterfly Hospice provides palliative and end of life care to anyone over the age of 18, with a progressive, life limiting illness living in the East of Lincolnshire. No charge is made to any patient, irrespective of their means.We ensure that the person and their family are able to make the best of their time together, and that the quality of their days is more important than the quantity.

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Activities & Mission

The Butterfly Hospice provides palliative and end of life care to anyone over the age of 18, with a progressive, life limiting illness living in the East of Lincolnshire. No charge is made to any patient, irrespective of their means.We ensure that the person and their family are able to make the best of their time together, and that the quality of their days is more important than the quantity.

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
£1,144,303
Latest Expenditure
£1,158,276

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 51.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 50.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% 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 £328,215
Charitable Activities £713,625
Other Trading £77,680
Investments £17,252
Other Income £7,531

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £599,950
Raising Funds £558,326
Governance £24,731
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,144,303
£1,158,276£599,950£2,665,278£384,64840 / 152
2023
£1,608,232
£1,039,570£531,916£2,679,251£629,73238 / 230
2022
£1,039,577
£829,778£373,943£2,110,589£346,96436 / 230
2021
£815,835
£670,685£328,675£1,900,790£301,61229 / 230
2020
£681,352
£585,399£311,434£1,755,640£1,294,81230 / 230

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Butterfly Hospice Trust

What does The Butterfly Hospice Trust do?

The Butterfly Hospice provides palliative and end of life care to anyone over the age of 18, with a progressive, life limiting illness living in the East of Lincolnshire. No charge is made to any patient, irrespective of their means.We ensure that the person and their family are able to make the best of their time together, and that the quality of their days is more important than the quantity.

How much income did The Butterfly Hospice Trust report in 2024?

The Butterfly Hospice Trust reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.16m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Butterfly Hospice Trust?

The Butterfly Hospice Trust has a program ratio of 52.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Butterfly Hospice Trust registered as a charity?

The Butterfly Hospice Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2006 as charity number 1113697. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Butterfly Hospice Trust?

The Butterfly Hospice Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Butterfly Hospice Trust operate?

The Butterfly Hospice Trust operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Butterfly Hospice Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Butterfly Hospice Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113697.

Details

Address
Butterfly Hospice
Rowan Way
Boston
PE21 9DH
Registration Date
7 April 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4022406
Charity Number
1113697

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Trustees

Darren Hamilton
Dr GURDIP SAMRA
Katy Roberts
Lorraine Lenton
Also governs 1 other charity
Natasha Louise Simmons
Nicholas Dunmore
Rev Martyn Chambers
Tracey Scoot

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Lincolnshire Butterfly Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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