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The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust

Also known as: St Peter & St James Hospice, St Peter and St James Hospice and Continuing Care Centre

To provide specialist short & longer-term integrated palliative & end of life care to people with terminal & life limiting conditions in Sussex. To provide pre & post bereavement care and support to the families & friends of our patients. To provide specialist support, advice & education to patients, families, health care professionals & other providers in respect of palliative & end of life care.

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Activities & Mission

To provide specialist short & longer-term integrated palliative & end of life care to people with terminal & life limiting conditions in Sussex. To provide pre & post bereavement care and support to the families & friends of our patients. To provide specialist support, advice & education to patients, families, health care professionals & other providers in respect of palliative & end of life care.

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
£6,654,848
Latest Expenditure
£6,555,991

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 59.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 47.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% 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 £3,233,006
Charitable Activities £964,023
Other Trading £2,392,210
Investments £65,619
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,905,894
Raising Funds £2,650,097
Governance £473,315
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
£6,654,848
£6,555,991£3,905,894£5,961,574£3,855,980164 / 411
2024
£5,732,000
£6,025,000£3,398,000£6,099,000£3,447,000154 / 398
2023
£5,613,000
£5,699,000£3,173,000£6,379,000£4,083,00099 / 400
2022
£5,162,149
£4,771,262£2,992,421£6,494,159£6,494,15999 / 435
2021
£5,184,860
£4,662,289£3,505,742£6,096,034£6,096,034102 / 438

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust

What does The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust do?

To provide specialist short & longer-term integrated palliative & end of life care to people with terminal & life limiting conditions in Sussex. To provide pre & post bereavement care and support to the families & friends of our patients. To provide specialist support, advice & education to patients, families, health care professionals & other providers in respect of palliative & end of life care.

How much income did The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust reported total income of £6.65m and reported expenditure of £6.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust?

The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 58.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 1996 as charity number 1056114. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust?

The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Harriet Creamer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust operate?

The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The St Peter And St James Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056114.

Details

Address
NORTH COMMON ROAD
NORTH CHAILEY
LEWES
EAST SUSSEX
BN8 4ED
Registration Date
13 June 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056114
Charity Number
1056114

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Trustees

Harriet Creamer Chair
Anita Chown
Caroline Cauvin
Dr Caroline Potter
Isabelle Otway
John Hills
Lesley Strong
Michael Carey
Patricia Alice Robinson
Patrick Henshaw
Robin James Knight

Also Known As

  • St Peter & St James Hospice
  • St Peter and St James Hospice and Continuing Care Centre

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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