ST LUKE'S HOSPICE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of over £1.0m for the year ended 31 March 2025, marking the third consecutive year of significant deficit which the trustees describe as unsustainable. Despite this, the charity held £4.0m in free reserves, which is within its stated target range of £3.5m to £7.0m, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“As shown above, St Luke's has employed 11 individuals who earned over £60,000.” — page 44
“the Board considers the need for a target range of free reserves of £3.5m to £7m.”
“During the year, a gift aid distribution totalling £13,571 (2024: £19,819) was received from St Luke’s Options Limited. St Luke’s Options Limited is 100% subsidiary of the charity.” — page 57
“Louisa Harrison-Walker, a Trustee, is also the Chief Executive of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce. The charity incurred expenses of £8,000 (2024: £8,000) to Sheffield Chamber Commerce in relation to annual Patron memberships” — page 57
“During the year, a gift aid distribution totalling £13,571 (2024: £19,819) was received from St Luke’s Options Limited. St Luke’s Options Limited is 100% subsidiary of the charity.” — page 57
“Louisa Harrison-Walker, a Trustee, is also the Chief Executive of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce. The charity incurred expenses of £8,000 (2024: £8,000) to Sheffield Chamber Commerce in relation to annual Patron memberships” — page 57
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jo Lenton — Chief Executive
- Adrian Belton — Chair
- Dr Sam Kyeremateng — Medical Director
- Tony Saunders — Director of Finance & Chief Operating Officer
- Katie Weller — Director of People and Wellbeing
- Emma Baldwin — Executive Lead for Care
- Joasia Lesniak — Executive Lead for Fundraising
- Mark Gillott — Executive Lead for Digital & Data
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (16/04/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2022)
Trustees
- Adrian Beltonchair
- Amy Louise Stanbridge
- Angus James Anderson Ridge
- Dr Lucy Cormack
- Dr Mark Durling
- Dr Suvira Madan
- Julia Delaney
- Louisa Harrison-Walker
- Louise Edwards-Holland
- Martin James Claude McKervey
- Nicola James
- Professor Jon Wadsley
- Shaun Davies
- Steven David Ned
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £14.5m | £15.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £13.2m | £13.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £11.5m | £12.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £13.7m | £10.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £12.8m | £9.8m |
Common questions
Is ST LUKE'S HOSPICE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of over £1.0m for the year ended 31 March 2025, marking the third consecutive year of significant deficit which the trustees describe as unsustainable. Despite this, the charity held £4.0m in free reserves, which is within its stated target range of £3.5m to £7.0m, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BHP LLP.