NORTH DEVON HOSPICE

1. NORTH DEVON HOSPICE 2000-05-22 → present
2. NORTH DEVON HOSPICE CARE TRUST 1992-03-10 → 2000-05-22
3. HOSPICE CARE TRUST (NORTH DEVON) 1983-07-27 → 1992-03-10
4. HOSPICE CARE TRUST (NORTH DEVON) LIMITED 1983-02-01 → 1983-07-27

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Consolidated group

Auditor

PKF Francis Clark

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“The Trustees are satisfied, having considered the current financial position and performance of the charity, that the going concern assessment (which is a critical accounting judgement) remains appropriate. In making this assessment, the Trustees have sensitised their financial forecasts and cash flow projections for the next 12 months (from the date of approval of these financial statements)”

Group structure

1. NORTH DEVON HOSPICE · parent
   1. NDH Ventures Ltd. 1% · England · non-primary purpose trading activities

Significant events

• “North Devon Hospice marked its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of compassionate care.”
• “Lady Arran, the longstanding Patron, retired from her role, leaving a lasting legacy of support for hospice care.”
• “The primary schools engagement programme was launched to help young people understand empathy, care, and normalise conversations around death and dying.”
• “The hospice was a finalist in the Nursing Times Awards for its innovative Safe Care model and shortlisted for Charity of The Year at the Charity Times Awards.”
• “Recognised for Best Use of Social Media & Best Communications Team at the Third Sector Awards.”
• “A new Nurse Associate career path was developed to offer healthcare assistants a clear and supported journey into nursing.”
• “The Cuddle Appeal, a major public fundraising campaign, was an outstanding success, raising over £84k for cuddle beds and community care.”
• “The increase in National Insurance contributions added a further £158,000 to annual costs.”
• “The hospice received £106k from government funding to complete the refurbishment of the Diana Wing.”
• “New projects included the installation of energy-efficient solar panels and the expansion of the specialist furniture store.”
• “The New Furniture Shop opened on 4th November, achieving a record £4k income day and over £11k income week.”
• “The fundraising Commando Challenge, Mission:Unbreakable, had a record-breaking year, raising over £120k.”
• “This year's Open Gardens event saw 880 visitors enjoy the gardens and food from the terrace.”
• “A new website was launched in collaboration with local company Bray Leino, designed to be more impactful and engaging.”
• “A School 'Work Ready' Programme was developed to help students develop skills for job applications and interviews.”
• “Awarded 'Veteran Aware' accreditation from the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA).”
• “Mary Brooks, a long-standing volunteer, received the League of Mercy Medal for her tireless service.”
• “Received five verbal concerns regarding fundraising, with three related to data loss at an event, which were investigated and resolved with the ICO.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

6

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

0

last 12 months

Officers resigned

2

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.

• Turnover

  -1.1%

  £7,070,113 → £6,989,912

• Cash

  +0.7%

  £1,473,646 → £1,483,508

• Net assets

  -4.2%

  £13,858,931 → £13,274,411

• Employees

  +3.7%

  187 → 194

• Operating profit

  -395.6%

  -£109,766 → -£544,035

• Profit before tax

  -278.9%

  £326,752 → -£584,520

• Wages

  +4.8%

  £4,410,700 → £4,620,748

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. Periods don't have to be exactly 12 months apart — a long or short period (typical around incorporation or year-end changes) will distort the comparison. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers