ST LUKE'S CHESHIRE HOSPICE
The Charity's activities includeIn-care, day-care, therapies, home befriending service, lymphoedema clinic, benefits advice,counseling,education,research into palliative care thus improving servicesAlsoDevelopment of a model for dementia care for the end of life,development of an infrastructure for palliative care research,development of a model of a Public Health/end of life approach.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a record group surplus of £2,578,334, driven primarily by exceptional legacy income of £2,933,839. Per the trustees' report, excluding these legacies and investment revaluations, the hospice would have declared an operating deficit, highlighting a reliance on unpredictable income streams. The charity maintains free reserves of £4,394,567, which represents approximately nine months of operating costs, within its stated policy target of six to twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity has two wholly owned subsidiaries. St Luke’s Hospice Promotions Limited which operates a lottery in support of the Hospice and St Luke’s Hospice Trading Limited which runs charity retail shops in support of the Hospice.” — page 6
In the news
- Archers' unique Paris 2024 challenge in aid of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice
- St Luke's Cheshire Hospice faces major funding shortfall as boss speaks of 'reducing services'
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01846186
Company officers (Companies House)
- BACON, Patricia Anne, Dame not on trustee list
- CAWLEY, Anita on trustee list
- DUNN, Dennis not on trustee list
- MOREAR, Daniel John on trustee list
- WILLIAMS, Rachael Lisa on trustee list
- AHEARNE, Zoe Dawn on trustee list
- GIBBS-BLYTHE, Katharine Johanna, Dr on trustee list
- DAVIES, Wendy on trustee list
- GREENBURY, Lee on trustee list
- COOKSON, Tina Bernadette on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/03/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2024)
Trustees
- Anita Cawley
- Dame Patricia Anne Bacon DBE
- Daniel John Morear
- Dennis Dunn MBE JP DL
- Katharine Gibbs-Blythe
- Lee Greenbury
- Rachael Lisa Williams
- Tina Cookson
- Wendy Davies
- Zoe Ahearne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £8.7m | £6.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £5.8m | £5.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £6.1m | £5.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.6m | £4.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.7m | £4.8m |
Common questions
Is ST LUKE'S CHESHIRE HOSPICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a record group surplus of £2,578,334, driven primarily by exceptional legacy income of £2,933,839. Per the trustees' report, excluding these legacies and investment revaluations, the hospice would have declared an operating deficit, highlighting a reliance on unpredictable income streams. The charity maintains free reserves of £4,394,567, which represents approximately nine months of operating costs, within its stated policy target of six to twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MHA.
Who funds ST LUKE'S CHESHIRE HOSPICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST LUKE'S CHESHIRE HOSPICE as a grant recipient include THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, The Musk-Burton Family Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £40k | Joint project with Compassion in Dying |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £40k | Improvements to end of life care in Care Homes |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | Joint project with Compassion in Dying |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | Improvements to end of life care in Care Homes |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | Extend telephone hotline support |
| The Musk-Burton Family Trust | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £10k | Joint project with Compassion in Dying |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SSP FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | 2 | £0 |
| THE SWALLOW TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE HARGREAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE MATHER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £29k |
| THE PORTO CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £27k |
Charities like this
- ST LUKE'S HOSPICE (BASILDON AND DISTRICT) LIMITED
- ST LUKE'S HOSPICE (HARROW AND BRENT) LTD
- HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD LTD
- ST LUKE'S HOSPICE PLYMOUTH
- EAST CHESHIRE HOSPICE
- LINDSEY LODGE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST LUKE'S CHESHIRE HOSPICE | £8.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPICE (BASILDON AND DISTRICT) LIMITED | £16.1m | — | 4 | unclear | 80.0% | no doubt |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPICE (HARROW AND BRENT) LTD | £13.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD LTD | £6.1m | — | 0 | above | 32.0% | no doubt |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPICE PLYMOUTH | £13.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| EAST CHESHIRE HOSPICE | £7.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |