THE CITY HOSPICE TRUST LIMITED
To relieve sickness and pain among persons who are suffering from any chronic or life-threatening illness in Cardiff irrespective of race, colour or creed and to provide moral and spiritual support to the relatives/carers of such patients. In furtherance of such objects to provide counselling, educational, administrative and fund raising activities and facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £377,557 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total reserves. The trustees report that free reserves of £1,498,974 remain above the stated reserves policy target range of £729,000 to £1,457,000, and sufficient funds are available to manage anticipated future deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“Band £60,000-£70,000 . 4” — page 35
“One employee had employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs in excess of £60,000 (2024: 2).” — page 35
“Cardiff and Vale ULHB 1,321,526” — page 33
“Fundraising & voluntary income 4 529,106 53,055 . 582,161 454,602” — page 23
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/07/2024)
Trustees
- ANDREW JAMES BURNS
- Amy Hill
- Dr Clifford Jones
- Emma James
- Gerald Puttock
- Hannah Bates
- Maurice Prendergast
- Michael Baker
- Susan Toner
- William John Dwight
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.2m | £3.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.8m | £3.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.4m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.4m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.4m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is THE CITY HOSPICE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £377,557 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total reserves. The trustees report that free reserves of £1,498,974 remain above the stated reserves policy target range of £729,000 to £1,457,000, and sufficient funds are available to manage anticipated future deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HSJ Accountants LTD.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE CITY HOSPICE TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE CITY HOSPICE TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CITY HOSPICE TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE OAKDALE TRUST, The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £500 | The Advancement of Health or Saving of Lives |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2024 | £20k | Caring for Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2021 | £10k | Developing and supporting volunteers |
| UK government | 27/05/2020 | £2k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2019 | £10k | City Hospice Patient Mini Bus Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2015 | £5k | George Thomas Hospice Care 'Internet Cafe' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2010 | £165k | George Thomas Hospice Care - Day Centre Innovation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £1.7m |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | 1 | £16k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| LIFE FOR A LIFE MEMORIAL FORESTS AND GARDENS | 1 | £12k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- CARDIFF MIND LTD
- THE ST PETER AND ST JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST
- HOSPICE AID UK
- THE GOODMAN FOUNDATION
- ABU BAKR TRUST
- THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE KENT AND CANTERBURY HOSPITAL CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CITY HOSPICE TRUST LIMITED | £3.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | 144.4% | no doubt |
| CARDIFF MIND LTD | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| THE ST PETER AND ST JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | £6.7m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HOSPICE AID UK | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GOODMAN FOUNDATION | £4.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABU BAKR TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |