The Heart Of Kent Hospice

Also known as: The Maidstone Hospice Appeal

The main areas of charitable activity are the provision of inpatient sevices, day care and support therapies, counselling and community services.

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Activities & Mission

The main areas of charitable activity are the provision of inpatient sevices, day care and support therapies, counselling and community services.

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

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£11,413,860

Latest Expenditure

£7,558,341

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 39.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 58.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 43.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,961,189

Charitable Activities £599,140

Other Trading £2,745,312

Investments £106,872

Other Income £1,347

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,448,392

Raising Funds £3,109,949

Governance £187,922

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£11,413,860	£7,558,341	£4,448,392	£10,695,406	£4,278,046	173 / 630
2024	£6,927,260	£6,604,159	£4,239,116	£6,840,663	£3,913,692	162 / 600
2023	£6,120,776	£6,057,615	£3,915,304	£6,484,733	£3,631,519	151 / 545
2022	£6,421,632	£5,493,260	£3,615,230	£6,379,857	£3,622,157	139 / 582
2021	£5,983,184	£4,962,136	£3,465,575	£5,446,806	£2,911,600	133 / 600

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Heart Of Kent Hospice

What does The Heart Of Kent Hospice do?

The main areas of charitable activity are the provision of inpatient sevices, day care and support therapies, counselling and community services.

How much income did The Heart Of Kent Hospice report in 2025?

The Heart Of Kent Hospice reported total income of £11.41m and reported expenditure of £7.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Heart Of Kent Hospice?

The Heart Of Kent Hospice has a program ratio of 39.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Heart Of Kent Hospice registered as a charity?

The Heart Of Kent Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1988 as charity number 298164. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Heart Of Kent Hospice?

The Heart Of Kent Hospice is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Heart Of Kent Hospice operate?

The Heart Of Kent Hospice operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Heart Of Kent Hospice a registered charity?

Yes — The Heart Of Kent Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298164.