NATIONAL CONFIDENTIAL ENQUIRY INTO PATIENT OUTCOME AND DEATH
NCEPOD assists in maintaining and improving standards of medical and surgical care for the benefit of the public. This is done by conducting confidential surveys into the management of patients and publishing the results with recommendations for improvements.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by 3.6% to £1,334,812 while total expenditure decreased by 4.9% to £1,477,226, resulting in a net loss for the year of £141,547. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,403,151, which the trustees note are primarily held to meet costs associated with an orderly wind-up. The trustees confirm that the charity is expected to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future based on its strategic plans and satisfactory reserves position.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee’s total emolument was between £100,001 and £110,000 in the current year (2024: one employee’s total emoluments was between £90,000 - £100,000). One employee’s total emolument was between £60,001 and £70,000 in the current year.” — page 25
“One employee’s total emolument was between £100,001 and £110,000 in the current year (2024: one employee’s total emoluments was between £90,000 - £100,000). One employee’s total emolument was between £60,001 and £70,000 in the current year.” — page 25
“Reserves are primarily held to meet legal and other associated costs to undertake an orderly wind-up if this became necessary. It is estimated that a sum up to £1M would be required to cover the costs of staff redundancy, legal and professional costs of winding up the charitable company and the termination costs for premises and equipment leases.” — page 9
“Income of £6,500 was received from Spire Healthcare during the year (2024: £6,500). Dr S Lishman CBE, Chair of NCEPOD has a related party interest regarding Spire Healthcare, as her husband is a Hospital Director at the Spire Hospital in Leicester.” — page 28
“Seven (2024: Two) Trustees were reimbursed travel and meeting expenses totalling £3,618 (2024: £5,401) incurred in attending meetings.” — page 28
“Income of £6,500 was received from Spire Healthcare during the year (2024: £6,500). Dr S Lishman CBE, Chair of NCEPOD has a related party interest regarding Spire Healthcare, as her husband is a Hospital Director at the Spire Hospital in Leicester.” — page 28
“Seven (2024: Two) Trustees were reimbursed travel and meeting expenses totalling £3,618 (2024: £5,401) incurred in attending meetings.” — page 28
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £90,001 - £100,000 (FY2024) to £100,001 - £110,000 (FY2025).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
What the charity says about itself (2018)
“those with cerebral palsies had a higher rate of consultation and number of consultations per year compared to other children and young people in all age categories.”
“Multidisciplinary team working is key for this group of complex patients, yet this was viewed as inadequate in 137/285 (48.1%) inpatients from the cases reviewed.”
“the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level of fewer than one in three children, young people and young adults with cerebral palsies was documented in their case notes.”
“Discharge summaries about episodes of inpatient care were not copied to lead clinicians for cerebral palsy care in almost half of cases”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Suzy Lishman — Chair
- Marisa Mason — Chief Executive
- Neil Smith — Deputy Chief Executive
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Dame Suzannah Claire Lishman DBEchair
- Dr Kathleen Richmond
- James Alan Harvey
- Paul Charles Butterworth
- Professor Frances Healey
- Professor Namita Kumar
- Professor Peta Jane Greaves
- Professor Zudin Puthucheary
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £972k |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL CONFIDENTIAL ENQUIRY INTO PATIENT OUTCOME AND DEATH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by 3.6% to £1,334,812 while total expenditure decreased by 4.9% to £1,477,226, resulting in a net loss for the year of £141,547. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,403,151, which the trustees note are primarily held to meet costs associated with an orderly wind-up. The trustees confirm that the charity is expected to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future based on its strategic plans and satisfactory reserves position. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of NATIONAL CONFIDENTIAL ENQUIRY INTO PATIENT OUTCOME AND DEATH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 2 | £1.7m |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS HEALTH CHARITY
- ACTION AGAINST MEDICAL ACCIDENTS
- STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND
- THE DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CHARITABLE TRUST
- GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL
- BRADFORD HOSPITALS CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONFIDENTIAL ENQUIRY INTO PATIENT OUTCOME AND DEATH | £1.3m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS HEALTH CHARITY | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION AGAINST MEDICAL ACCIDENTS | £1.4m | — | — | below | 26.9% | no doubt |
| STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND | £930k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CHARITABLE TRUST | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL | £171.5m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |