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The Hartlepool Hospice Limited

Also known as: Alice House Hospice, Hartlepool and District Hospice

Established in 1980 Alice House Hospice is an independent registered charity providing free specialist palliative care for adults diagnosed with severe and progressive life limiting illnesses. Registered as Hartlepool Hospice Ltd (known locally as Alice House Hospice and formerly Hartlepool & District Hospice), is a charity within England and Wales.

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Activities & Mission

Established in 1980 Alice House Hospice is an independent registered charity providing free specialist palliative care for adults diagnosed with severe and progressive life limiting illnesses. Registered as Hartlepool Hospice Ltd (known locally as Alice House Hospice and formerly Hartlepool & District Hospice), is a charity within England and Wales.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,835,928
Latest Expenditure
£3,604,504

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £1,195,937
Charitable Activities £1,563,132
Other Trading £1,076,859
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,770,987
Raising Funds £833,517
Governance £10,525
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
£3,835,928
£3,604,504£2,770,987£3,532,219£852,488109 / 101
2024
£3,819,385
£3,523,241£2,651,131£3,301,497£698,354120 / 162
2023
£3,846,233
£4,067,514£3,095,324£3,004,730£376,022150 / 118
2022
£3,820,053
£3,960,355£2,864,958£3,225,347£511,763159 / 120
2021
£3,711,070
£3,419,039£2,815,146£3,360,994£696,998128 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hartlepool Hospice Limited

What does The Hartlepool Hospice Limited do?

Established in 1980 Alice House Hospice is an independent registered charity providing free specialist palliative care for adults diagnosed with severe and progressive life limiting illnesses. Registered as Hartlepool Hospice Ltd (known locally as Alice House Hospice and formerly Hartlepool & District Hospice), is a charity within England and Wales.

How much income did The Hartlepool Hospice Limited report in 2025?

The Hartlepool Hospice Limited reported total income of £3.84m and reported expenditure of £3.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Hartlepool Hospice Limited?

The Hartlepool Hospice Limited has a program ratio of 72.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Hartlepool Hospice Limited registered as a charity?

The Hartlepool Hospice Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1980 as charity number 510824. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs The Hartlepool Hospice Limited?

The Hartlepool Hospice Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is RAYMOND PRIESTMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hartlepool Hospice Limited operate?

The Hartlepool Hospice Limited operates across 3 areas: Durham, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-tees.

Is The Hartlepool Hospice Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Hartlepool Hospice Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 510824.

Details

Address
ALICE HOUSE HOSPICE
ALICE HOUSE
WELLS AVENUE
HARTLEPOOL
TS24 9DA
Registration Date
19 December 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
510824
Charity Number
510824

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Trustees

RAYMOND PRIESTMAN Chair
Clair Dunkerley
Dr Angela Brown
Dr James Druce
JOANNE REGAN
LORNA JONES
Peter Bowes
Vikki Jackson Smith

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Alice House Hospice
  • Hartlepool and District Hospice

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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