LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
Provide equipment and facilities, enhance the level of staff training and to promote research. It also aims to improve the environment of both patients and staff and to provide for expenditure on other charitable purposes that the Trust would otherwise be unable to provide from exchequer funds (i.e. recreational facilities and small Christmas gifts for patients, children etc.)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity received £237,000 in income and spent £240,000 on charitable activities, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The Trustees report that the level of unrestricted reserves held was significantly above the agreed minimum policy target of £100,000.
What the accounts disclose
“As shown in the diagram below, most of the Charity’s income is provided by donations from members of the public.” — page 7
“Based on the Charity’s current level of activity, the Trustees agreed that the minimum level of unrestricted reserves held should be £100,000.”
“During the year to 31 December 2024, the Charity was charged £5,000 for financial services provided by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.” — page 21
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2020)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/11/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (18/07/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (02/06/2023)
Trustees
- Michael Bellchair
- Anna King
- BEN TRAVIS
- Caroline Owusu-Bennoah
- Catherine Evans
- Dr Navnit Chana
- Dr Pui-Ling Li
- Godfrey Allen
- Harry Bright
- Louise Crosby
- Mehool Patel
- Satnam Sagoo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £281k | £240k |
| 31/12/2023 | £236k | £216k |
| 31/12/2022 | £197k | £334k |
| 31/12/2021 | £386k | £314k |
| 31/12/2020 | £516k | £301k |
Common questions
Is LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity received £237,000 in income and spent £240,000 on charitable activities, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The Trustees report that the level of unrestricted reserves held was significantly above the agreed minimum policy target of £100,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND as a grant recipient include ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2021 | £50k | Grants to members |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2023 | £30k | Grants awarded 2023 |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2022 | £5k | Grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £184k |
| TOM AND SHEILA SPRINGER CHARITY | 1 | £29k |
| THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
| THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE TOY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND
- DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
- NHS GREENWICH CHARITABLE FUNDS
- STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND
- GREAT WESTERN HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
- MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS CHARITABLE FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £281k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND | £2.4m | — | 0 | above | 12.7% | no doubt |
| DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £664k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NHS GREENWICH CHARITABLE FUNDS | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND | £930k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREAT WESTERN HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES | £576k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |