Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £3,209,548 from £4,741,197 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £1,024,437 from £710,131. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £945,235, which are above the stated policy target of £390,000, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees target for free reserves is £390,000, which represents 3 months of operating costs along with redundancy costs for the Charity.” — page 8
“The financial statements include expenses totalling £4,607 (2022: £6,414) charged by RG Carter Limited and RG Carter Technical Services Limited (both companies are under the control of R Carter) of which £3,614 (2022: £3,227) is included within creditors at the year end.” — page 42
“The financial statements also include expenditure of £853 (2022: £2,793) charged by RG Carter Limited (a company under the control of R Carter) in respect of project management services.” — page 42
“The financial statements include expenses totalling £4,607 (2022: £6,414) charged by RG Carter Limited and RG Carter Technical Services Limited (both companies are under the control of R Carter) of which £3,614 (2022: £3,227) is included within creditors at the year end.” — page 42
“The financial statements also include expenditure of £853 (2022: £2,793) charged by RG Carter Limited (a company under the control of R Carter) in respect of project management services.” — page 42
“The financial statements include expenses totalling £4,607 (2022: £6,414) charged by RG Carter Limited and RG Carter Technical Services Limited (both companies are under the control of R Carter) of which £3,614 (2022: £3,227) is included within creditors at the year end.” — page 42
“The financial statements also include expenditure of £853 (2022: £2,793) charged by RG Carter Limited (a company under the control of R Carter) in respect of project management services.” — page 42
“Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited has a wholly owned subsidiary, Priscilla Bacon Retail Limited (PBR).” — page 5
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Fearn Hambling — Chief Executive
- Andrew Barnes MBE — Chair of Trustees
- Lynda McElligott — Head of Operations
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Jonathon Barneschair
- Francesca Underhill
- James Ellis
- Justin Jolyon Peter Ripman
- Kristian Bowles
- LADY SUSAN BACON
- Linda Roberts
- Mark Proctor
- Maureen Carson Seale
- Philip Gormley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £2.3m | £2.4m |
| 31/10/2024 | £3.1m | £2.2m |
| 31/10/2023 | £3.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/10/2022 | £4.7m | £710k |
| 31/10/2021 | £4.9m | £593k |
Common questions
Is Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income decreased to £3,209,548 from £4,741,197 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £1,024,437 from £710,131. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £945,235, which are above the stated policy target of £390,000, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Larking Gowen LLP.
Who funds Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity as a grant recipient include LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND), THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION, THE RANWORTH TRUST 1985, THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALBORADA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2021 | £58k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £50k |
| THE RANWORTH TRUST 1985 | FY2025 | £25k |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | FY2023 | £25k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| Salisbury Hospice Charity Limited | 1 | £61k |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | 1 | £7k |
| MRS R P TINDALL'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | 1 | £3k |