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Ardgowan Hospice Ltd

Renfrewshire, Scotland Reg: SC011541 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Ardgowan Hospice Ltd

We are a charitable company limited by guarantee who provide specialist palliative care to the community of Inverclyde. We provide care through our In-Patient Unit, Community Hub and Wellbeing Hub for those who have life-limiting illness and require palliative care. We also support patients families and offer bereavement support services. 'the advancement of health' To promote the relief of suffering (so far as such purpose is charitable) in such ways as the Company shall from time to time think fit, and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of such objects): (A) By the provision of care and support for patients and families living with a life-limiting illness through the establishment, maintenance, and conduct of nursing and similar facilities, …

Founded
Headquarters
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Good Fundraising Guarantee since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.80
£0.20
Program£0.80
Fundraising£0.20
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Ardgowan Hospice Ltd with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1981, it predates 84% of the health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ardgowan Hospice Ltd is a registered health nonprofit based in Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is SC011541. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue.

Ardgowan Hospice Ltd's official registration number is SC011541, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Ardgowan Hospice Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Ardgowan Hospice Ltd is located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ardgowan Hospice Ltd has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 20%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ardgowan Hospice Ltd is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £5M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ardgowan Hospice Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We are a charitable company limited by guarantee who provide specialist palliative care to the community of Inverclyde. We provide care through our In-Patient Unit, Community Hub and Wellbeing Hub for those who have life-limiting illness and require palliative care. We also support patients families and offer bereavement support services. 'the advancement of health' To promote the relief of suffering (so far as such purpose is charitable) in such ways as the Company shall from time to time think fit, and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of such objects): (A) By the provision of care and support for patients and families living with a life-limiting illness through... Ardgowan Hospice Ltd is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £5M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Ardgowan Hospice Ltd 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 SC011541.

You can verify Ardgowan Hospice Ltd in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Ardgowan Hospice Ltd directly through its donation page (https://ardgowanhospice.enthuse.com/donate#!/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Ardgowan Hospice Ltd are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Ardgowan Hospice Ltd is based in Renfrewshire 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.

Ardgowan Hospice Ltd was first registered in 1981, making it approximately 45 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
80% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
118
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£4.5M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£3.8M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£3.8M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£3.8M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£3.4M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1981
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ardgowan Hospice Ltd

What is Ardgowan Hospice Ltd?
Ardgowan Hospice Ltd is a health charitable company based in Renfrewshire, United Kingdom. We are a charitable company limited by guarantee who provide specialist palliative care to the community of Inverclyde. We provide care through our In-Patient Unit, Community Hub and Wellbeing Hub for those who have life-limiting illness and require palliative care. We also support patients families and offer bereavement support services. 'the advancement of health' To promote the relief of suffering (so far as such purpose is charitable) in such ways as the Company shall from time to time think fit, and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of such objects): (A) By the provision of care and support for patients and families living with a life-limiting illness through the establishment, maintenance, and conduct of nursing and similar facilities, residential or otherwise for the reception and care of persons of either sex (without regard to race or creed) who are suffering (at any age) as a result of any chronic or terminal illness or as a result of any disability or disease attributable to old age or as a result of any other physical or mental infirmity, disability or disease, and so that any such facilities may be restricted to patients of one sex only or (whether or not so restricted as aforesaid) to persons suffering as a result of any particular type or types of illness, disability, disease or infirmity and by providing medical or other treatment and attention for any such persons as aforesaid in their own homes. (B) By conducting or promoting or encouraging research into the care and treatment of persons suffering as a result of any such illness, disability, disease or infirmity as aforesaid and particularly into the care and treatment of persons suffering as a result of cancer or terminal illnesses. (C) By promoting or encouraging or assisting in the teaching or training of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other persons engaged in any branch of medicine, surgery, nursing or allied services, and in the teaching or training of students in any branch of medicine, surgery, nursing or allied services. (0) By providing or assisting or encouraging the provision of spiritual help and guidance for any persons resident (either as patients or otherwise) or working in any such facility or facilities as aforesaid
When was Ardgowan Hospice Ltd founded?
Ardgowan Hospice Ltd was founded in 1981.
Where is Ardgowan Hospice Ltd located?
Headquartered in Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Ardgowan Hospice Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ardgowan Hospice Ltd trustworthy?
Ardgowan Hospice Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Ardgowan Hospice Ltd's registration number?
Registration: SC011541 (United Kingdom).
What is Ardgowan Hospice Ltd's website?
https://ardgowanhospice.org.uk/
Are donations to Ardgowan Hospice Ltd 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.