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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.

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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

Latest Income
£14,116,883
Latest Expenditure
£13,548,564

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £7,142,342
Charitable Activities £2,705,470
Other Trading £4,234,007
Investments £35,064
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,022,756
Raising Funds £2,525,808
Governance £20,614
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£14,116,883
£13,548,564£11,022,756£12,219,733£1,298,452254 / 483
2023
£8,855,297
£11,593,192£9,324,905£11,666,415£4,500,000279 / 399
2022
£10,268,716
£10,418,788£8,233,130£14,652,004£4,515,023287 / 394
2021
£11,554,353
£10,423,380£8,127,042£14,329,301£6,766,270271 / 480
2020
£11,166,050
£11,225,096£7,864,228£12,299,269£4,035,918304 / 566

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

Address
The Martlets Hospice
Wayfield Avenue
HOVE
BN3 7LW
Registration Date
7 November 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
802145
Charity Number
802145

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Trustees

Karen Elizabeth Blatchford

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