ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE(NORTH HAMPSHIRE)
St Michael's Hospice was established to meet the needs of persons of either sex (without regard to race or creed) with active, progressive and advanced illness, by the provision of specialist palliative care. To promote the highest quality of life for patients with continued support for their families and carers and to ensure that sufficient resources are always available for this purpose.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity completed the year with a net income of £623,903, driven by a significant increase in investment gains and charitable activity income. The trustees report that general reserves of £3,589,000 are slightly higher than the stated policy target of £3,053,000, representing seven months of running costs. The charity confirms it is a going concern with sufficient resources to continue operations for at least 18 months.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year donations of £31,507 (2025: £24,249) were received from trustees, of which £909 (2025: £1,269) was from a company for which a trustee is a director.” — page 48
“A total of £223,663 (2025: £85,339) was received from Rowans Hospice during this period including £9,996 (2025: £4,590) of expense payments.” — page 30
“During the year donations of £31,507 (2025: £24,249) were received from trustees, of which £909 (2025: £1,269) was from a company for which a trustee is a director.” — page 48
“A total of £223,663 (2025: £85,339) was received from Rowans Hospice during this period including £9,996 (2025: £4,590) of expense payments.” — page 30
“During the year donations of £31,507 (2025: £24,249) were received from trustees, of which £909 (2025: £1,269) was from a company for which a trustee is a director.” — page 48
“A total of £223,663 (2025: £85,339) was received from Rowans Hospice during this period including £9,996 (2025: £4,590) of expense payments.” — page 30
“St. Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire) has one wholly owned subsidiary, St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire) Trading Limited (17081187), incorporated in England and Wales on 10 March 2026.” — page 40
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02588395
Company officers (Companies House)
- STRANGE, Elizabeth Lucy on trustee list
- BROOKER, Helen Kirsty on trustee list
- MAY, Alex James on trustee list
- ALDOUS, Christopher Michael on trustee list
- PELLING, Charlotte on trustee list
- BOWDEN, Daniel Andrew on trustee list
- SIMPSON, Victoria on trustee list
- LYONS, Jane Geraldine on trustee list
- SWART, Charlotte Anne, Dr on trustee list
- GRACE, Georgina Bridget
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire): Outstanding
Trustees
- Alex May
- Charlotte Pelling
- Christopher Aldous
- Daniel Bowden
- Dr Charlotte Anne Swart
- Elizabeth Strange
- Helen Brooker
- JANE LYONS
- Victoria Simpson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £7.2m | £6.9m |
| 31/03/2025 | £6.0m | £6.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £5.5m | £6.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.6m | £5.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.6m | £5.1m |
Common questions
Is ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE(NORTH HAMPSHIRE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity completed the year with a net income of £623,903, driven by a significant increase in investment gains and charitable activity income. The trustees report that general reserves of £3,589,000 are slightly higher than the stated policy target of £3,053,000, representing seven months of running costs. The charity confirms it is a going concern with sufficient resources to continue operations for at least 18 months. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE(NORTH HAMPSHIRE)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE(NORTH HAMPSHIRE) as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £9k | Hospice |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | SMALLER GRANTS |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 5 | £12k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 4 | £96k |
| THE ARDWICK TRUST | 4 | £800 |
| THE MICHAEL AND ANNA WIX CHARITABLE TRUST | 4 | £800 |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 3 | £155k |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | 3 | £55k |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | 3 | £19k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £260k |
Charities like this
- ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE (INCORPORATING THE FREDA PEARCE FOUNDATION)
- ST CLARE WEST ESSEX HOSPICE CARE TRUST
- Moya Cole Hospice
- WAKEFIELD HOSPICE
- ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE
- NORTH DEVON HOSPICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE(NORTH HAMPSHIRE) | £7.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE (INCORPORATING THE FREDA PEARCE FOUNDATION) | £12.8m | — | — | unclear | 48.1% | no doubt |
| ST CLARE WEST ESSEX HOSPICE CARE TRUST | £8.7m | £140,001 - £150,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Moya Cole Hospice | £15.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WAKEFIELD HOSPICE | £7.2m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE | £29.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |