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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
£1,316,028
Latest Expenditure
£1,234,715

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 50.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 50.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £456,437
Charitable Activities £744,918
Other Trading £84,720
Investments £21,063
Other Income £8,890

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £624,947
Raising Funds £609,768
Governance £14,546
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
£1,316,028
£1,234,715£624,947£2,746,591£819,64143 / 180
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

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 2025?

The Butterfly Hospice Trust reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 7 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
Nicholas Dunmore
Rev Martyn Chambers
Tracey Scoot

Also Known As

  • The Lincolnshire Butterfly Trust

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30 July 2026
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