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The Mary Stevens Hospice

The Charity's formal object is specifically restricted to the relief of sickness and the preservation of health. In practice, this means its principal activity is the provision of care for those suffering from chronic or terminal illness.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's formal object is specifically restricted to the relief of sickness and the preservation of health. In practice, this means its principal activity is the provision of care for those suffering from chronic or terminal illness.

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
£6,526,460
Latest Expenditure
£6,215,065

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 34.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% 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 £3,145,148
Charitable Activities £539,292
Other Trading £2,660,591
Investments £81,592
Other Income £99,837

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,071,239
Raising Funds £2,143,826
Governance £26,518
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
£6,526,460
£6,215,065£4,071,239£6,823,114£2,072,000157 / 116
2024
£6,390,655
£5,650,854£3,625,457£6,509,806£1,826,911151 / 108
2023
£4,933,917
£5,174,818£3,199,586£5,692,310£936,968159 / 99
2022
£4,762,937
£4,755,678£3,004,765£6,077,427£1,167,000149 / 192
2021
£5,211,051
£5,008,761£3,157,954£6,077,736£1,077,000188 / 190

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mary Stevens Hospice

What does The Mary Stevens Hospice do?

The Charity's formal object is specifically restricted to the relief of sickness and the preservation of health. In practice, this means its principal activity is the provision of care for those suffering from chronic or terminal illness.

How much income did The Mary Stevens Hospice report in 2025?

The Mary Stevens Hospice reported total income of £6.53m and reported expenditure of £6.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mary Stevens Hospice?

The Mary Stevens Hospice has a program ratio of 62.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mary Stevens Hospice registered as a charity?

The Mary Stevens Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 1986 as charity number 517656. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Mary Stevens Hospice?

The Mary Stevens Hospice is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER MARSH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mary Stevens Hospice operate?

The Mary Stevens Hospice operates across 4 areas: Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

Is The Mary Stevens Hospice a registered charity?

Yes — The Mary Stevens Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517656.

Details

Address
221 HAGLEY ROAD
OLDSWINFORD
STOURBRIDGE
WESTMIDLANDS
DY8 2JR
Registration Date
2 June 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
517656
Charity Number
517656

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Trustees

Barbara Denise Coles
BRIAN BLAKEMORE
David Martin
Dr Gillian Love
Dr Victoria Smart
John Graham
John Turner
Karen Wilshaw
SPENCER HODGSON
STEVE WALTHO
Steven David Masters-Clark
Thomas Phillip Westley

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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