The Dove Service
Also known as: Bereavement Care
Offer counselling & support to people affected by bereavement, life-changing illness and loss.Offer workshops and training for issues related to loss, bereavement, grief and other related topics.
Activities & Mission
Offer counselling & support to people affected by bereavement, life-changing illness and loss.Offer workshops and training for issues related to loss, bereavement, grief and other related topics.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £562,461 | £515,089 | £515,089 | £468,242 | £160,000 | 25 / 5 |
| 2024 | £591,548 | £562,832 | £562,570 | £420,870 | £160,000 | 24 / 11 |
| 2023 | £631,037 | £611,522 | £611,247 | £392,154 | £232,154 | 24 / 10 |
| 2022 | £649,589 | £497,187 | £496,959 | £372,638 | £160,000 | 31 / 0 |
| 2021 | £544,070 | £488,590 | £471,359 | £220,236 | £160,000 | 29 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Dove Service
What does The Dove Service do?
Offer counselling & support to people affected by bereavement, life-changing illness and loss.Offer workshops and training for issues related to loss, bereavement, grief and other related topics.
How much income did The Dove Service report in 2025?
The Dove Service reported total income of £562k and reported expenditure of £515k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Dove Service?
The Dove Service has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Dove Service registered as a charity?
The Dove Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 2001 as charity number 1086625. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Dove Service?
The Dove Service is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon William Knock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Dove Service operate?
The Dove Service operates across 6 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Derby City and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Dove Service a registered charity?
Yes — The Dove Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086625.
Details
1 Lyme Drive
Trent Vale
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6NW
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Also Known As
- Bereavement Care
- The Dove Service
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated