Wisdom Hospice Charity
Also known as: The Friends of the Wisdom Hospice Limited
The main objective of the Charity is to promote the relief of suffering and treatment of illness in the Medway and Swale areas. The Charity makes an annual grant to Medway Community Healthcare to not only ensure that the current services of The Wisdom Hospice are maintained but, where possible, to continually improve upon those services.
Activities & Mission
The main objective of the Charity is to promote the relief of suffering and treatment of illness in the Medway and Swale areas. The Charity makes an annual grant to Medway Community Healthcare to not only ensure that the current services of The Wisdom Hospice are maintained but, where possible, to continually improve upon those services.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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 | £2,124,123 | £1,768,306 | £783,274 | £2,311,239 | £2,310,516 | 22 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,412,797 | £1,467,040 | £724,092 | £1,919,392 | £1,919,392 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,073,282 | £1,338,302 | £724,092 | £1,887,208 | £1,884,734 | 14 / 60 |
| 2022 | £1,161,139 | £1,235,523 | £689,678 | £2,193,221 | £2,190,775 | 14 / 65 |
| 2021 | £1,386,726 | £1,189,483 | £669,782 | £2,292,649 | £1,935,831 | 14 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wisdom Hospice Charity
What does Wisdom Hospice Charity do?
The main objective of the Charity is to promote the relief of suffering and treatment of illness in the Medway and Swale areas. The Charity makes an annual grant to Medway Community Healthcare to not only ensure that the current services of The Wisdom Hospice are maintained but, where possible, to continually improve upon those services.
How much income did Wisdom Hospice Charity report in 2025?
Wisdom Hospice Charity reported total income of £2.12m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wisdom Hospice Charity?
Wisdom Hospice Charity has a program ratio of 36.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wisdom Hospice Charity registered as a charity?
Wisdom Hospice Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 1982 as charity number 284894. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Wisdom Hospice Charity?
Wisdom Hospice Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Victoria WEBSTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wisdom Hospice Charity operate?
Wisdom Hospice Charity operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wisdom Hospice Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Wisdom Hospice Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284894.
Details
Wisdom Hospice
High Bank
ROCHESTER
Kent
ME1 2NU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Friends of the Wisdom Hospice Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated