ST PETER'S HOSPICE
St Peter's Hospice is Bristol's only adult hospice caring for local people with life-limiting illnesses. Our commitment is to improve the quality of life of patients while extending care and support to their families and loved ones.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £1.4m for the year, driven by increased staff costs and operating expenses exceeding income. Per the trustees' report, this deficit is being funded by free reserves, which stood at £11.774m and represented 6.7 months of underlying operating expenditure, exceeding the policy target of 3-6 months.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £100,001 - £110,000 2” — page 44
“45% relating to raising funds - £9.7m (Prior year: £8.9m)” — page 11
“our free reserves should lie between a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months of operational expenditure.”
“Donation from SPHE to the Charity of £185,511 (2024 - £181,790)” — page 61
“Management charge levied by the Charity to the subsidiary of £232,129 (2024 - £159,547)” — page 61
“Donation from SPHE to the Charity of £185,511 (2024 - £181,790)” — page 61
“Management charge levied by the Charity to the subsidiary of £232,129 (2024 - £159,547)” — page 61
“St Peter's Hospice Enterprises Limited (registered in England and Wales company number: 02595158) sells Christmas cards, calendars, new goods and items incorporating the Hospice logo on behalf of the Hospice.” — page 45
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01191227
Company officers (Companies House)
- CHERRY, Charlotte Elizabeth on trustee list
- ARDRON, David James on trustee list
- BOWER, Jonathan Charles on trustee list
- BUDD, Chris David on trustee list
- TALBOT-WILLIAMS, Sarah Elizabeth on trustee list
- CRAYTON, Maria on trustee list
- REED, Emma-Kate, Dr on trustee list
- TAFFINDER, Robert on trustee list
- WINT, Alison Jean, Dr on trustee list
- GODFREY, Alison Louise on trustee list
- NAIVALURUA, Richard Kitioni on trustee list
- MORGAN, Helen Elizabeth on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- St Peter's Hospice: Not Rated
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/12/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (09/06/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (11/01/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (26/02/2015)
Trustees
- Helen Elizabeth Morganchair
- Alison Louise Godfrey
- Charlotte Cherry
- Chris Budd
- David Ardron
- Dr Alison Jean Wint
- Dr Emma-Kate Reed
- Jonathan Charles Bower
- Maria Crayton
- Richard Kitioni Naivalurua
- Robert Taffinder
- Sarah Talbot-Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £20.0m | £21.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £18.9m | £19.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £18.3m | £17.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £17.1m | £15.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £15.2m | £14.6m |
Common questions
Is ST PETER'S HOSPICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £1.4m for the year, driven by increased staff costs and operating expenses exceeding income. Per the trustees' report, this deficit is being funded by free reserves, which stood at £11.774m and represented 6.7 months of underlying operating expenditure, exceeding the policy target of 3-6 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of ST PETER'S HOSPICE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band.
Who funds ST PETER'S HOSPICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST PETER'S HOSPICE as a grant recipient include JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION, THE JAMES TUDOR FOUNDATION, THE POPLE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION, THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 06/12/2024 | £75k | Millionaire Street 2024 12w2 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 4 | £17k |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 3 | £155k |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | 3 | £15k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 3 | £9k |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 3 | £6k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £30k |
| THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION | 2 | £28k |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | 2 | £23k |
Charities like this
- ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE LIMITED
- St Elizabeth Hospice
- PILGRIMS HOSPICES IN EAST KENT
- ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE
- ST NICHOLAS HOSPICE SUFFOLK
- Rowans Hospice
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST PETER'S HOSPICE | £20.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | above | 45.0% | no doubt |
| ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE LIMITED | £13.3m | — | — | unclear | 24.4% | noted |
| St Elizabeth Hospice | £19.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PILGRIMS HOSPICES IN EAST KENT | £18.9m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | above | 25.9% | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE | £29.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST NICHOLAS HOSPICE SUFFOLK | £8.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |