157 rated · 87 on the register
Best Hospice charities in the UK
Hospices and palliative care charities provide end-of-life care and support for patients and their families.
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Top-rated hospice charities
Ranked by Clarity score from Charity Commission annual filings. Scores are free — payment never affects ratings.
| Charity | Score | Cause spend | Income | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROTHERHAM HOSPICE TRUST | 96 | 84% | £8.4m | Local |
| WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE | 96 | 84% | £7.2m | Local |
| DR KERSHAW'S HOSPICE | 96 | 83% | £6.0m | Local |
| THE COUNTESS OF BRECKNOCK HOSPICE TRUST | 96 | 85% | £1.3m | Local |
| ARTHUR RANK HOSPICE CHARITY | 95 | 84% | £14m | Local |
| DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT | 95 | 88% | £3.6m | Local |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPICE (BASILDON AND DISTRICT) LIMITED | 94 | 95% | £16m | Local |
| THE HOSPICE CHARITY PARTNERSHIP | 93 | 80% | £19m | UK-wide |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOSPICE HACKNEY | 93 | 88% | £17m | UK-wide |
| ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE | 92 | 80% | £29m | Local |
| QUEENSCOURT HOSPICE | 92 | 86% | £5.8m | Local |
| LEWIS-MANNING HOSPICE CARE | 92 | 67% | £3.6m | Local |
Full UK register
More hospice charities on the register
87 registered hospice charities across the UK (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Every one has a free profile with its official registration number.
- Hospice UK Registered charity № SC041112
- Hospice Hope Registered charity № 1,169,561
- Foyle Hospice Registered charity № NIC100871
- Accord Hospice Registered charity № SC013682
- Hospice Ukraine Registered charity № 1,201,755
- Ardgowan Hospice Registered charity № SC011541
- Highland Hospice Registered charity № SC011227
- Hospices of Hope Registered charity № SC040117
- Ganga Prem Hospice Registered charity № 1,136,032
- Great Oaks Hospice Registered charity № 1,078,186
- Cowal Hospice Trust Registered charity № SC021169
- Hospice Ethiopia UK Registered charity № 1,171,781
Hospice charities — your questions answered
How many hospice charities are registered in the UK?
The UK's charity registers (Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland and CCNI in Northern Ireland) list 87 charities whose registered name relates to hospice. CharityCompare has enriched, scored profiles for 157 of them, and every one of the others has a free basic profile here with its registration number and register details.
How do I choose a hospice charity to donate to?
Check three things: the charity is registered (its profile shows a Charity Commission number), its Clarity score (we rate transparency and financial health from annual filings), and its cause spend — the share of spending that reaches the charitable cause rather than overheads. All three are free on every CharityCompare profile.
How do I check a hospice charity is legitimate?
Every genuine UK charity has a registration number from its national regulator — the Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland or CCNI in Northern Ireland. Look it up on the charity's CharityCompare profile or on the official register. Registered charities must file annual accounts — if a fundraiser cannot give you a registration number, do not donate.