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The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance

Also known as: The Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance

The WHPCA works through the collaboration and partnership with its member organisations to:a) Improve access to, and the quality of, palliative care worldwide b) Build a worldwide network of international and national palliative care organisations c) Provide or facilitate education and training in palliative care d) Increase awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care

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Activities & Mission

The WHPCA works through the collaboration and partnership with its member organisations to:a) Improve access to, and the quality of, palliative care worldwide b) Build a worldwide network of international and national palliative care organisations c) Provide or facilitate education and training in palliative care d) Increase awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care

Grants

The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£174,678
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, overseas aid or famine relief and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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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.

Show all 24 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£81,313
Latest Expenditure
£174,678

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 214.8%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£81,313
£174,6780 / 16
2024
£206,444
£201,2620 / 2
2023
£193,932
£257,3740 / 20
2022
£180,971
£156,1420 / 0
2021
£326,925
£309,1530 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance

What does The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance do?

The WHPCA works through the collaboration and partnership with its member organisations to:a) Improve access to, and the quality of, palliative care worldwide b) Build a worldwide network of international and national palliative care organisations c) Provide or facilitate education and training in palliative care d) Increase awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care

How much income did The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance report in 2025?

The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance reported total income of £81k and reported expenditure of £175k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance registered as a charity?

The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 2009 as charity number 1127569. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance?

The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance operate?

The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance operates across 24 areas, including Argentina, Armenia, Australia and 21 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance a registered charity?

Yes — The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127569.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 January 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4043188
Charity Number
1127569

Trustees

Cheryl Spencer
Dr Babe Eunice Gorata Gaolebale
Dr Douglas Crispim
Dr Eve Namisango
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Frank Patrick Brennan
Dr Ghauri Aggarwal
DR James Francis Cleary
DR Julia Dorothy Downing
Dr Raghu Thota
Dr Stephen Watiti
Dr Yoshiyuki Kizawa
Joanne Brennan
Maria Mercedes Marroquin
Professor Richard Harding-Swale
Also governs 2 other charities
Toby Porter

Also Known As

  • The Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance

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