KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE TRUST
To promote the holistic welfare of those suffering terminal illness and to establish, maintain and manage a hospice. Physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions are addressed in equal balance for each individual within the context of their family. Patients may experience help from home care, day care, in-patient care, hospital support, lymphoedema care or home nursing.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net reduction in funds of £285k for the year ending March 2025, continuing a pattern of running a deficit as noted by the Chair. However, the trustees report that the financial position has remained stable and that free reserves of £3.633m exceed the risk-based reserves requirement of £3.006m, providing a buffer against projected losses.
What the accounts disclose
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02133391
Funders the charity credits
- JDE Peet’s
- Memoria
- Wise Investment
- BRITA
- Zurich Community Trust
- GRAF UK
- RC Baker Ltd
- The Turney Group
- Cleenol
- Walraven
Company officers (Companies House)
- SHATTOCK, Katherine Blanche on trustee list
- EGGELING, Bruce Angus on trustee list
- PLUMB, Alan John on trustee list
- TUTT, Anne Catherine on trustee list
- WALMSLEY, Benjamin Thomas on trustee list
- JENNER, Tim Ivo, Sir on trustee list
- RADLEY, Emma
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/08/2022)
Trustees
- Sir Tim Jennerchair
- Alan John Plumb
- Anne Catherine Tutt
- Benjamin Walmsley
- Bruce Eggeling
- Geraldine Burke
- Katherine Shattock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.3m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.7m | £3.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.8m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.0m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.9m | £4.6m |
Common questions
Is KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net reduction in funds of £285k for the year ending March 2025, continuing a pattern of running a deficit as noted by the Chair. However, the trustees report that the financial position has remained stable and that free reserves of £3.633m exceed the risk-based reserves requirement of £3.006m, providing a buffer against projected losses. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
Who funds KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE TRUST as a grant recipient include R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MASON BIBBY 1981 TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE MASON BIBBY 1981 TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE MASON BIBBY 1981 TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 5 | £116k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 3 | £43k |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | 3 | £22k |
| THE MICHAEL AND ANNA WIX CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £600 |
| THE ARDWICK TRUST | 3 | £600 |
| THE INLIGHT TRUST | 2 | £46k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 2 | £7k |
Charities like this
- KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE
- ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE LIMITED
- SOUTH BUCKS HOSPICE
- SAINT CATHERINE'S HOSPICE TRUST
- ST RICHARDS HOSPICE FOUNDATION
- NORTH DEVON HOSPICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE TRUST | £3.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE | £9.2m | — | — | above | 37.7% | no doubt |
| ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE LIMITED | £13.3m | — | — | unclear | 24.4% | noted |
| SOUTH BUCKS HOSPICE | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAINT CATHERINE'S HOSPICE TRUST | £8.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST RICHARDS HOSPICE FOUNDATION | £10.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |