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The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust

The charity supports the work of the Hospice which provides respite and palliative care to patients suffering from all forms of cancer and other non-malignant serious illnesses, who reside in the area of benefit (Andover and its surrounding villages) or have a real and substantial connection with the area of benefit. Together with comfort and support for their families, friends and carers.

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Activities & Mission

The charity supports the work of the Hospice which provides respite and palliative care to patients suffering from all forms of cancer and other non-malignant serious illnesses, who reside in the area of benefit (Andover and its surrounding villages) or have a real and substantial connection with the area of benefit. Together with comfort and support for their families, friends and carers.

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
£1,277,366
Latest Expenditure
£821,133

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

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

Overall Efficiency 81.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% 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 £1,194,390
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £11,756
Investments £71,220
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £667,944
Raising Funds £153,189
Governance £27,147
Grants to Institutions £484,560
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
£1,277,366
£821,133£667,944£2,335,004£1,474,6983 / 95
2024
£849,949
£699,085£588,308£1,880,188£1,398,1703 / 97
2023
£620,173
£813,348£722,813£1,715,285£1,626,6963 / 93
2022
£609,168
£522,270£445,787£2,301,519£538,1273 / 34
2021
£694,474
£695,451£636,751£2,127,093£884,2723 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust

What does The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust do?

The charity supports the work of the Hospice which provides respite and palliative care to patients suffering from all forms of cancer and other non-malignant serious illnesses, who reside in the area of benefit (Andover and its surrounding villages) or have a real and substantial connection with the area of benefit. Together with comfort and support for their families, friends and carers.

How much income did The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust report in 2025?

The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £821k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust?

The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust has a program ratio of 52.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust registered as a charity?

The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1998 as charity number 1067238. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust?

The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLARE SCHECKTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust operate?

The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067238.

Details

Address
BRECKNOCK HOUSE
HENRY GAMMAN DRIVE
ANDOVER
Hampshire
SP10 3LB
Registration Date
7 January 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3947324
Charity Number
1067238

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Trustees

CLARE SCHECKTER Chair
Emma Katrina Sandy
Mark Hyson FCA
REAR ADMIRAL IAIN ROBERT HENDERSON CB CBE DL
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Childs
Simon Charles Tufnell DL
Vice Admiral Robin Paul Boissier CB

Sectors & Classifications

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