SUE RYDER
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Sue Ryder reported a consolidated net deficit of £8.9m for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant cost pressures and a reduction in statutory income following the divestment of neurological services. Despite this deficit, the charity held liquid free reserves of £25.6m at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain services and meet its stated reserves policy target of £15–£25m. The trustees confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate, citing robust forecasting and mitigating actions available to manage financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
“an appropriate level of liquid free reserves (held as cash and investments) would be in the range of £15–£25m.”
“Sue Ryder currently provides a £20,000 grant each quarter to support the ongoing work of an independent Sue Ryder organisation in Albania. Sue Ryder does not provide grants to any other organisations.”
“The Financial Statements of the group consolidate the results of its 100% subsidiary companies, Sue Ryder Direct Limited and Sue Ryder Lottery Limited.” — page 103
“Sue Ryder currently provides a £20,000 grant each quarter to support the ongoing work of an independent Sue Ryder organisation in Albania. Sue Ryder does not provide grants to any other organisations.”
“The Financial Statements of the group consolidate the results of its 100% subsidiary companies, Sue Ryder Direct Limited and Sue Ryder Lottery Limited.” — page 103
“The Sue Ryder group is comprised of Sue Ryder (the main operating charity through which all charitable activity is undertaken), Sue Ryder Direct Limited (a trading company which sells new goods and operates the donated Gift Aid scheme) and Sue Ryder Lottery Limited (a company which runs the Sue Ryder Lottery and holds a gambling licence to do so).”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Sue Ryder - Wheatfields Hospice: Inadequate
- Sue Ryder - Leckhampton Court: Good
- Sue Ryder - St John's: Outstanding
- Sue Ryder palliative Care Hub- South Oxfordshire: Outstanding
- Sue Ryder - Thorpe Hall: Good
- Duchess of Kent Hospice: Outstanding
- Sue Ryder - Manorlands Hospice: Not Rated
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/01/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (08/07/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (02/06/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (14/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (15/07/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (01/09/2022)
Trustees
- Dr Rima Makeremchair
- Dr Vishen Ramkisson
- Guy Richard Douwe Boersma
- Heather Josephine Alderson
- Kevin Andrew Richmond
- Kevin Jonathan Rusling
- Linda Ann Goodacre
- Nicola Josephine Hayes
- Polly Bishop
- Tabetha Darmon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £106.1m | £114.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £116.0m | £124.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £112.2m | £123.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £112.8m | £107.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £107.3m | £98.2m |
Common questions
Is SUE RYDER financially healthy?
The accounts state that Sue Ryder reported a consolidated net deficit of £8.9m for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant cost pressures and a reduction in statutory income following the divestment of neurological services. Despite this deficit, the charity held liquid free reserves of £25.6m at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain services and meet its stated reserves policy target of £15–£25m. The trustees confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate, citing robust forecasting and mitigating actions available to manage financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Who funds SUE RYDER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUE RYDER as a grant recipient include THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST, PROJECT GIVING BACK, The Connolly Foundation (UK) Limited, THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION, J S F POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | 2 | £700 |
| THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING | 1 | £97k |
| Salisbury Hospice Charity Limited | 1 | £61k |
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £40k |
| BESSELS GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £27k |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |