Accord Hospice
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Our purpose is to provide palliative and end of life care to people living with or affected by a life limiting illness and to extend our support to their loved ones. We serve a population of over 210,000 people living in Renfrewshire, providing free palliative care for adult patients while also supporting their families and carers. We work to ensure each receives expert, dignified and compassionate care. We deliver this at our 8-bed IPU in Paisley, through our work in the community with ACCORD@Home, and at our Renfrewshire Bereavement Network and patient and families in our Community Hub. We are partly funded by statutory funding but also by fundraising by retail, events, trusts and grants and bequeathed legacies and our …
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Frequently asked questions about Accord Hospice
Accord Hospice is a registered social services nonprofit based in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is SC013682. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Based on official filings, Accord Hospice has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 16%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Our purpose is to provide palliative and end of life care to people living with or affected by a life limiting illness and to extend our support to their loved ones. We serve a population of over 210,000 people living in Renfrewshire, providing free palliative care for adult patients while also supporting their families and carers. We work to ensure each receives expert, dignified and compassionate care. We deliver this at our 8-bed IPU in Paisley, through our work in the community with ACCORD@Home, and at our Renfrewshire Bereavement Network and patient and families in our Community Hub. We are partly funded by statutory funding but also by fundraising by... Accord Hospice is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1982.
Accord Hospice is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC013682.
Accord Hospice's official registration number is SC013682, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Accord Hospice is located in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Accord Hospice is based in Paisley in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Accord Hospice
- What is Accord Hospice?
- Accord Hospice is a social services charitable company based in Paisley, United Kingdom. Our purpose is to provide palliative and end of life care to people living with or affected by a life limiting illness and to extend our support to their loved ones. We serve a population of over 210,000 people living in Renfrewshire, providing free palliative care for adult patients while also supporting their families and carers. We work to ensure each receives expert, dignified and compassionate care. We deliver this at our 8-bed IPU in Paisley, through our work in the community with ACCORD@Home, and at our Renfrewshire Bereavement Network and patient and families in our Community Hub. We are partly funded by statutory funding but also by fundraising by retail, events, trusts and grants and bequeathed legacies and our investments portfolio. We employ specialist palliative care professionals and admin staff and also our bank of volunteers, to deliver and enable our care. 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 5.1 The objects and purposes for which the Company is established are wholly charitable and are to provide specialist supportive and palliative care to, and relieve pain, ease suffering, and maintain dignity of patients, and to respond to the needs of patients' family members and carers in a partnership of care in such ways as the Company shall from time to time determine including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) by:- 5.1.1 establishing, maintaining and operating hospices and outreach facilities in the local authority area of Renfrewshire and those parts of the local authority area of East Renfrewshire comprising Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor, formerly part of the local authority area of Renfrew District Council, for the reception and care (inpatient and outpatient) of persons (aged 18 years and above) for whom palliative care is appropriate. 5.1.2 providing medical, nursing and other treatment (including complementary therapies) to deliver specialist and supportive palliative care for patients, and their family members and carers wherever required. 5.1.3 promoting, encouraging and assisting in the teaching or training of any persons engaged in any medical or paramedical field and particularly in the training of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, staff, volunteers, care home workers and other persons engaged in palliative health, therapeutic and social care service delivery. 5.1.4 encouraging and participating in research into palliative care and treatment. and 5.1.5 providing pastoral, spiritual and counselling support (including pre and post bereavement care) to patients, their family members and carers, staff, and volunteers, and making available social work advocacy, guidance and support to patients, and their family members and carers.
- When was Accord Hospice founded?
- Accord Hospice was founded in 1982.
- Where is Accord Hospice located?
- Headquartered in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Accord Hospice's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is £3.8 million. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Accord Hospice trustworthy?
- Accord Hospice has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Accord Hospice's registration number?
- Registration: SC013682 (United Kingdom).
- What is Accord Hospice's website?
- https://www.accordhospice.org.uk
- Are donations to Accord Hospice tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.