The Martlets Hospice Limited
Martlets provides the very best care and support to terminally ill people in Brighton and Hove, and surrounding areas. Most people receive expert care from us in their own homes. Outpatients visit our hospice for pain relief and practical advice, and we also have an 18-bed inpatient unit.
Activities & Mission
Martlets provides the very best care and support to terminally ill people in Brighton and Hove, and surrounding areas. Most people receive expert care from us in their own homes. Outpatients visit our hospice for pain relief and practical advice, and we also have an 18-bed inpatient unit.
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 43% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £14,116,883 | £13,548,564 | £11,022,756 | £12,219,733 | £1,298,452 | 254 / 483 |
| 2023 | £8,855,297 | £11,593,192 | £9,324,905 | £11,666,415 | £4,500,000 | 279 / 399 |
| 2022 | £10,268,716 | £10,418,788 | £8,233,130 | £14,652,004 | £4,515,023 | 287 / 394 |
| 2021 | £11,554,353 | £10,423,380 | £8,127,042 | £14,329,301 | £6,766,270 | 271 / 480 |
| 2020 | £11,166,050 | £11,225,096 | £7,864,228 | £12,299,269 | £4,035,918 | 304 / 566 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Martlets Hospice Limited
What does The Martlets Hospice Limited do?
Martlets provides the very best care and support to terminally ill people in Brighton and Hove, and surrounding areas. Most people receive expert care from us in their own homes. Outpatients visit our hospice for pain relief and practical advice, and we also have an 18-bed inpatient unit.
How much income did The Martlets Hospice Limited report in 2024?
The Martlets Hospice Limited reported total income of £14.12m and reported expenditure of £13.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Martlets Hospice Limited?
The Martlets Hospice Limited has a program ratio of 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Martlets Hospice Limited registered as a charity?
The Martlets Hospice Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1989 as charity number 802145. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Martlets Hospice Limited?
The Martlets Hospice Limited is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Martlets Hospice Limited operate?
The Martlets Hospice Limited operates in Brighton And Hove, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Martlets Hospice Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Martlets Hospice Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802145.
Details
Wayfield Avenue
HOVE
BN3 7LW
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