THE ST PETER AND ST JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST
To provide specialist short & longer-term integrated palliative & end of life care to people with terminal & life limiting conditions in Sussex. To provide pre & post bereavement care and support to the families & friends of our patients. To provide specialist support, advice & education to patients, families, health care professionals & other providers in respect of palliative & end of life care.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £117,524 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £5,863,906. The trustees' report notes that free reserves met the policy requirement of holding a minimum equal to six months of operational costs. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £160,001 - £170,000 1”
“The Hospice’s reserves policy requires the hospice to hold a minimum free reserve equal to 6 months of operational costs.” — page 11
“Donations from Trustees to the Charity amounted to £290 in 2024/25 (2023/24: £510). In addition, Trustees may have made small donations. One additional payment of £2,000 was paid by a trustee for attendance at a fundraising event.” — page 44
“The Charity provided services during the year to its wholly owned trading subsidiary, St Peter and St James Hospice Shops Limited. The charge for those services amounted to £67,583 (2023/24: £107,747).” — page 44
“Donations from Trustees to the Charity amounted to £290 in 2024/25 (2023/24: £510). In addition, Trustees may have made small donations. One additional payment of £2,000 was paid by a trustee for attendance at a fundraising event.” — page 44
“The Charity provided services during the year to its wholly owned trading subsidiary, St Peter and St James Hospice Shops Limited. The charge for those services amounted to £67,583 (2023/24: £107,747).” — page 44
“Donations from Trustees to the Charity amounted to £290 in 2024/25 (2023/24: £510). In addition, Trustees may have made small donations. One additional payment of £2,000 was paid by a trustee for attendance at a fundraising event.” — page 44
“The Charity provided services during the year to its wholly owned trading subsidiary, St Peter and St James Hospice Shops Limited. The charge for those services amounted to £67,583 (2023/24: £107,747).” — page 44
“St Peter & St James Hospice Shops Ltd (“Shops”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity whose main purpose is to undertake trading activities such as selling a small range of new goods through the Hospice’s shops.”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £110,001 - £120,000 (FY2024) to £160,001 - £170,000 (FY2025).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: ST PETER AND ST JAMES HOSPICE SHOPS LIMITED Companies House 03146736
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03204919
- 66069
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Amanda Fadero — Interim CEO
- Dr Helen McGee — Medical Director
- Andrew Gallini — Care Director
- Matthew Dean — Finance Director
- Melissa Le Palud — People Director
Company officers (Companies House)
- HENSHAW, Patrick John on trustee list
- CHOWN, Anita Mary on trustee list
- CAREY, Michael James on trustee list
- STRONG, Lesley on trustee list
- CAUVIN, Caroline Jennifer on trustee list
- OTWAY, Isabelle on trustee list
- KNIGHT, Robin James on trustee list
- ROBINSON, Patricia Alice on trustee list
- HILLS, John on trustee list
- CREAMER, Harriet Lucy on trustee list
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | AACC/CHC Fast-track Palliative End of Life Care Hospice Beds | — | — |
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- St Peter and St James Charitable Trust: Good
Trustees
- Harriet Creamerchair
- Harriet Creamerchair
- Anita Chown
- Caroline Cauvin
- Isabelle Otway
- John Hills
- Lesley Strong
- Michael Carey
- Patricia Alice Robinson
- Patrick Henshaw
- Robin James Knight
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £6.7m | £6.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £5.7m | £6.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.6m | £5.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.2m | £4.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.2m | £4.7m |
Common questions
Is THE ST PETER AND ST JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £117,524 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £5,863,906. The trustees' report notes that free reserves met the policy requirement of holding a minimum equal to six months of operational costs. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ST PETER AND ST JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £160,001 - £170,000 band.
Who funds THE ST PETER AND ST JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ST PETER AND ST JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE, THE REED FOUNDATION, SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PENNIES FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2021 | £9k | Hospice Restore Shed |
| UK government | 03/07/2020 | £68k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2008 | £10k | The Woodland Walk |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2005 | £5k | Activities Organiser |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | 2 | £12k |
| THE HILARY AWDRY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £8k |
| THE MICHAEL AND ANNA WIX CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £400 |
| THE ARDWICK TRUST | 2 | £400 |
| JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY | 1 | £92k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE ROGER & DOUGLAS TURNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £70k |
Charities like this
- THE END OF LIFE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD LTD
- SAINT CATHERINE'S HOSPICE TRUST
- ST RICHARDS HOSPICE FOUNDATION
- ISABEL HOSPICE LIMITED
- NIGHTINGALE HOUSE HOSPICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ST PETER AND ST JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | £6.7m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE END OF LIFE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD LTD | £6.1m | — | 0 | above | 32.0% | no doubt |
| SAINT CATHERINE'S HOSPICE TRUST | £8.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST RICHARDS HOSPICE FOUNDATION | £10.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ISABEL HOSPICE LIMITED | £10.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |