RENNIE GROVE PEACE HOSPICE CARE

Registered charity 1201713 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care support people of all ages across West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire who are affected by a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them.Our local support extends beyond patient palliative, end of life care and bereavement needs by supporting from diagnosis and working in the community to reach more people earlier.

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Latest income
£17.6m
Latest spending
£19.4m
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £0.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to inflationary pressures on staff costs and retail margins. However, the Trustees consider the financial position to be sound, supported by a General reserve of £19.7 million and cash balances of £12.2 million, which provide adequate liquidity and resilience against future risks.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 9 to 12 months of budgeted operational expenditure (held: £19.7m)
“the Trustees have determined that the appropriate target is for the General reserve to represent 9 to 12 months of budgeted operational expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: PH donated £50k to RGP for capital additions.
“RGP donated £50k (2024: £nil) to PH for capital additions.” — page 56
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by HaysMac LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

CQC provider record: Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care — Registered, 1 registered location, 1 regulated activity.charity number confirmed by CQC CQC record

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£17.6m
Total spending
£19.4m
Cost of raising funds
£6.8m
Reserves (reported)
£19.7m
Employees
276

Reported reserves equal ~12.1 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 38.8% of total income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 3.8%) (benchmarks).

Care Quality Commission ratings

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Buckinghamshire · Central Bedfordshire · Hertfordshire · Oxfordshire · Slough · West Berkshire · Windsor And Maidenhead

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£17.6m£19.4m
31/03/2024£18.3m£18.6m
31/03/2023£18.2m£16.6m

Common questions

Is RENNIE GROVE PEACE HOSPICE CARE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £0.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to inflationary pressures on staff costs and retail margins. However, the Trustees consider the financial position to be sound, supported by a General reserve of £19.7 million and cash balances of £12.2 million, which provide adequate liquidity and resilience against future risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.

Who funds RENNIE GROVE PEACE HOSPICE CARE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name RENNIE GROVE PEACE HOSPICE CARE as a grant recipient include THE PEPPER FOUNDATION, THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HAZLEMERE, THE ARDWICK TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE PEPPER FOUNDATIONFY2024£260kFunding the children’s hospice at home service
THE PEPPER FOUNDATIONFY2023£255kFunding the children's hospice at home service
THE PEPPER FOUNDATIONFY2025£138kUnused grants returned/transfer
THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£5k
THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£5kProviding support for people and their carers in West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire who are affected by a progressive life-limiting illness
THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2026£5k
THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£5k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HAZLEMEREFY2024£1kHome Mission
THE ARDWICK TRUSTFY2024£200