Question 1

What is the mission of St Elizabeth Hospice?

Accepted Answer

St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people living with a progressive or terminal illness. Our work is centred on an individual's needs, which means specialist support, whenever and wherever it is needed, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice. Through medicine and therapy we ease pain; we give life purpose and make life liveable.

Question 2

What is the financial size of St Elizabeth Hospice?

Accepted Answer

St Elizabeth Hospice is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £19,252,174 and total expenditure of £18,365,464.

Question 3

How does St Elizabeth Hospice allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 62.2% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 37.8% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of St Elizabeth Hospice?

Accepted Answer

St Elizabeth Hospice employs 500 staff members and is supported by 1,500 volunteers.

Question 5

Does St Elizabeth Hospice receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 33.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does St Elizabeth Hospice pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

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

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