What is the financial size of ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE?

ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £27,541,000 and total expenditure of £28,528,000.

How does ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 80.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 19.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE?

ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE employs 475 staff members and is supported by 1,199 volunteers.

Does ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 34.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE

#210667

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.stchristophers.org.uk

St christopher's hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality. This high quality service is delivered to over 2,000 dying individuals and their families, friends and carers every year. We share our skills and expertise with others in the field through our extensive education and training programme and research into improving care.

Registered address

51-59 LAWRIE PARK ROAD, SYDENHAM, LONDON, SE26 6DZ

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£27,541,000

Expenditure

All activities

£28,528,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£25,780,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£49,106,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£2,456,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

10.8 months

Median: 3.6 monthsTop quartile

Income Growth (1yr)

1.1%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

80.4%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

45.6%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

4.9x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

11.5%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

58.7%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

0.2%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

80.4%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

4.9%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.5%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

4.8%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

10.8 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

41.3%

Government Reliance

% of income

34.0%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 4563

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

1.1%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

0.2%

Volatility

Stable

11.5%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

475

Volunteers

Volunteer count

1,199

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

2.5:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£57,981

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

5.5%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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