Willowbrook Hospice
Also known as: St Helens and Knowsley Hospice
Provision of palliative Care
Activities & Mission
Provision of palliative 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.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,260,628 | £6,384,663 | £4,488,852 | £9,786,220 | £5,593,233 | 97 / 518 |
| 2024 | £5,880,936 | £5,948,439 | £4,350,604 | £9,870,375 | £5,372,224 | 89 / 508 |
| 2023 | £6,104,829 | £5,191,506 | £3,748,618 | £9,838,680 | £5,224,677 | 89 / 458 |
| 2022 | £6,076,440 | £4,582,032 | £3,316,544 | £8,968,707 | £3,475,775 | 90 / 572 |
| 2021 | £6,331,214 | £4,814,014 | £3,512,385 | £7,471,263 | £2,827,505 | 89 / 530 |
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Frequently asked questions about Willowbrook Hospice
What does Willowbrook Hospice do?
Provision of palliative Care
How much income did Willowbrook Hospice report in 2025?
Willowbrook Hospice reported total income of £6.26m and reported expenditure of £6.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Willowbrook Hospice?
Willowbrook Hospice has a program ratio of 71.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Willowbrook Hospice registered as a charity?
Willowbrook Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 April 1993 as charity number 1020240. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Willowbrook Hospice?
Willowbrook Hospice is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Ashley Craig. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Willowbrook Hospice operate?
Willowbrook Hospice operates across 8 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Knowsley and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Willowbrook Hospice a registered charity?
Yes — Willowbrook Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1020240.
Details
Prescot
Merseyside
L34 2QT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Helens and Knowsley Hospice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated