THE PATIENTS ASSOCIATION
The Patients Association exists to promote the health and wellbeing of people in the United Kingdom by influencing the enhancement of health and care services and assisting people to secure the most suitable care and support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £60,811, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £415,541. Per the trustees' report, this reserves level is above the stated risk-based target of £275,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000” — page 28
“For 2025, these produce a reserves target of £275k” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Carolin Ott
- Julia Ross
- Julie Thallon
- Mark Blaney
- Meryl Davies
- Prof Alf Collins
- Teena Chowdhury
- Thomas Grinyer
- Wiqas Valji
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £565k | £626k |
| 31/12/2024 | £709k | £630k |
| 31/12/2023 | £688k | £599k |
| 31/12/2022 | £638k | £578k |
| 31/12/2021 | £650k | £580k |
Common questions
Is THE PATIENTS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £60,811, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £415,541. Per the trustees' report, this reserves level is above the stated risk-based target of £275,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PATIENTS ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2011 | £10k | Going into Hospital - A Guide For Patients, Families & Carers |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £725k |
| ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY | 1 | £250k |
| THE ROYAL FOUNDATION OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES | 1 | £180k |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE GUARDIAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £7k |
| THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- PSHE ASSOCIATION
- THE RAHERE ASSOCIATION
- THE ASSOCIATION FOR PERIOPERATIVE PRACTICE
- ASSOCIATION OF ANAESTHETISTS (GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND)
- THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF UROLOGICAL SURGEONS LIMITED
- ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PATIENTS ASSOCIATION | £565k | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PSHE ASSOCIATION | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RAHERE ASSOCIATION | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE ASSOCIATION FOR PERIOPERATIVE PRACTICE | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF ANAESTHETISTS (GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND) | £8.7m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF UROLOGICAL SURGEONS LIMITED | £2.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |