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The Greatham Foundation LTD

Also known as: The Hospital of God at Greatham

The Greatham Foundation provides:Residential care for older people at Stichell House in Greatham near HartlepoolNursing care for older people with dementia at Gretton Court in HartlepoolDay care and community services for people with dementia at its day centres in Hartlepool, Stockton and County DurhamAlmshouses in Greatham, Stockton, Norton and the wider north eastGrants to charities

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Activities & Mission

The Greatham Foundation provides:Residential care for older people at Stichell House in Greatham near HartlepoolNursing care for older people with dementia at Gretton Court in HartlepoolDay care and community services for people with dementia at its day centres in Hartlepool, Stockton and County DurhamAlmshouses in Greatham, Stockton, Norton and the wider north eastGrants to charities

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,102,249
Latest Expenditure
£4,454,591

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% 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 £35,258
Charitable Activities £2,985,954
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,081,037
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,912,556
Raising Funds £542,035
Governance £34,899
Grants to Institutions £101,520
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
£4,102,249
£4,454,591£3,912,556£52,028,254£3,692,35798 / 0
2023
£3,708,834
£4,261,925£3,740,380£45,964,039£697,82093 / 0
2022
£3,888,197
£5,141,759£4,596,464£44,494,278£2,467,476114 / 0
2021
£5,029,494
£5,748,978£5,360,746£47,254,498£3,055,430164 / 0
2020
£5,022,331
£5,375,506£4,929,336£44,542,823£3,079,197182 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Greatham Foundation LTD

What does The Greatham Foundation LTD do?

The Greatham Foundation provides:Residential care for older people at Stichell House in Greatham near HartlepoolNursing care for older people with dementia at Gretton Court in HartlepoolDay care and community services for people with dementia at its day centres in Hartlepool, Stockton and County DurhamAlmshouses in Greatham, Stockton, Norton and the wider north eastGrants to charities

How much income did The Greatham Foundation LTD report in 2024?

The Greatham Foundation LTD reported total income of £4.10m and reported expenditure of £4.45m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Greatham Foundation LTD?

The Greatham Foundation LTD has a program ratio of 95.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Greatham Foundation LTD registered as a charity?

The Greatham Foundation LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 2008 as charity number 1123540. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Greatham Foundation LTD?

The Greatham Foundation LTD 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 Greatham Foundation LTD operate?

The Greatham Foundation LTD operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Greatham Foundation LTD a registered charity?

Yes — The Greatham Foundation LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123540.

Details

Address
The Greatham Foundation
Greatham
Hartlepool
TS25 2HS
Registration Date
9 April 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4038306
Charity Number
1123540

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Trustees

Jacqueline Butterworth
Margaret Bousfield
Nigel Fenny
Patricia Hancock
PHILIPPA SINCLAIR
Rev Rachel Wood
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Hospital of God at Greatham

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