ELHT&ME
Whilst each of the constituent funds has its separate purpose, the main charitable activities are contributing to hospital capital expenditure to improve equipment in the patient environment, expenditure in providing improvements to the patient experience through additional comforts and amenities, and staff related expenditure on training and developments and improving staff amenities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £993,000 against total expenditure of £995,000, resulting in a net movement in funds of £27,000. The charity holds total net assets of £2,015,000, comprising £1,777,000 in unrestricted funds and £238,000 in restricted funds. The trustees confirm that sufficient reserves exist to secure the charity's future for the next 12 to 18 months.
What the accounts disclose
“For these reasons, the Charity holds reserves at a minimum level of £500,000.”
“East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is considered a related party of the Charity since the Trust Board is the Corporate Trustee of the Charity. During the year none of the members of the Trust Board or parties related to them, undertook any material transactions with the Charity.” — page 13
“ELHT&Me Trading Limited is considered a related party of the Charity since East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is the sole shareholder of the company since 18th January 2024. All net profits are donated to the Charity under the Gift Aid scheme.” — page 13
“East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is considered a related party of the Charity since the Trust Board is the Corporate Trustee of the Charity. During the year none of the members of the Trust Board or parties related to them, undertook any material transactions with the Charity.” — page 13
“ELHT&Me Trading Limited is considered a related party of the Charity since East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is the sole shareholder of the company since 18th January 2024. All net profits are donated to the Charity under the Gift Aid scheme.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/11/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (11/11/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (10/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (02/03/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2012)
Trustees
- EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST TRUST BOARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £993k | £995k |
| 31/03/2024 | £997k | £968k |
| 31/03/2023 | £839k | £804k |
| 31/03/2022 | £996k | £811k |
| 31/03/2021 | £997k | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is ELHT&ME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £993,000 against total expenditure of £995,000, resulting in a net movement in funds of £27,000. The charity holds total net assets of £2,015,000, comprising £1,777,000 in unrestricted funds and £238,000 in restricted funds. The trustees confirm that sufficient reserves exist to secure the charity's future for the next 12 to 18 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ELHT&ME?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ELHT&ME as a grant recipient include THE TOY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 4 | £1.4m |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| COUNTY AIR AMBULANCE TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS CHARITY
- CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST CHARITY AND RELATED CHARITIES
- MWL NHS Charity
- THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
- HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS CHARITY
- WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELHT&ME | £993k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS CHARITY | £963k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST CHARITY AND RELATED CHARITIES | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MWL NHS Charity | £321k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND | £635k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS CHARITY | £821k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |