The East Lancashire Hospice
Provide specialist palliative and supportive care for the residents of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. We aim to enhance the quality of life for people who have a life limiting illness and their families. Access to our facilities is free, whether in the hospice, the community or in their own home. Specialist resources are also available to other providers of palliative care
Activities & Mission
Provide specialist palliative and supportive care for the residents of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. We aim to enhance the quality of life for people who have a life limiting illness and their families. Access to our facilities is free, whether in the hospice, the community or in their own home. Specialist resources are also available to other providers of palliative care
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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
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 | £4,343,447 | £4,600,886 | £3,581,356 | £15,272,558 | £15,271,160 | 116 / 273 |
| 2024 | £3,697,170 | £4,449,681 | £3,723,761 | £15,842,737 | £15,825,333 | 125 / 246 |
| 2023 | £3,487,077 | £4,015,205 | £3,298,204 | £15,297,470 | £2,624,483 | 118 / 250 |
| 2022 | £3,820,164 | £3,612,202 | £2,862,019 | £16,213,283 | £2,952,138 | 109 / 221 |
| 2021 | £4,054,952 | £3,443,510 | £2,796,022 | £15,128,675 | £4,136,846 | 97 / 63 |
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Frequently asked questions about The East Lancashire Hospice
What does The East Lancashire Hospice do?
Provide specialist palliative and supportive care for the residents of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. We aim to enhance the quality of life for people who have a life limiting illness and their families. Access to our facilities is free, whether in the hospice, the community or in their own home. Specialist resources are also available to other providers of palliative care
How much income did The East Lancashire Hospice report in 2025?
The East Lancashire Hospice reported total income of £4.34m and reported expenditure of £4.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The East Lancashire Hospice?
The East Lancashire Hospice has a program ratio of 82.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The East Lancashire Hospice registered as a charity?
The East Lancashire Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 1999 as charity number 1075653. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The East Lancashire Hospice?
The East Lancashire Hospice is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR FREDERICK GRAHAM PARR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The East Lancashire Hospice operate?
The East Lancashire Hospice operates across 2 areas: Blackburn With Darwen and Lancashire.
Is The East Lancashire Hospice a registered charity?
Yes — The East Lancashire Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075653.
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Park Lee Road
Blackburn
BB2 3NY
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