My University Hospitals Sussex
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND INVESTS IN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NHS IN SUSSEX THROUGH SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE ROYAL SUSSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL, THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, SUSSEX EYE HOSPITAL, THE PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL, SOUTHLANDS HOSPITAL, WORTHING HOSPITAL AND ST RICHARD'S HOSPITAL.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £1,729,000 against a net expenditure of £3,129,000, resulting in a decrease in total funds. Free reserves stood at £2,827,000, which is above the stated policy target of six months' operational expenses (£893,000). The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One Trust employee recharged to the Charity received benefits of more than £60,000 which fell in the banding £110,000-£120,000 in the current and preceding year”
“One Trust employee recharged to the Charity received benefits of more than £60,000 which fell in the banding £110,000-£120,000 in the current and preceding year and three Trust employees received benefits which fell into £60,000-£70,000 in the current year”
“The Reserves Policy is to hold minimum reserves equivalent to six months operational expenses which are expected to be in the region of £893,000.”
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove City Council | BHCC AC Toxicology Sampling for HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton & Hove | 30/06/2025 | £108k |
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/06/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (16/08/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (24/04/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (24/04/2023)
Trustees
- UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £1.7m | £5.1m |
| 31/03/2025 | £2.7m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.2m | £5.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is My University Hospitals Sussex financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £1,729,000 against a net expenditure of £3,129,000, resulting in a decrease in total funds. Free reserves stood at £2,827,000, which is above the stated policy target of six months' operational expenses (£893,000). The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of My University Hospitals Sussex earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,000 - £120,000 band, and 4 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds My University Hospitals Sussex?
Funders whose own accounts filings name My University Hospitals Sussex as a grant recipient include THE DERVIA FOUNDATION, ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES, THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST, THE F GLENISTER WOODGER TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DERVIA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £98k | |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2022 | £77k | Grant |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | Grant |
| THE F GLENISTER WOODGER TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £5k | |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2023 | £1k | Grants awarded 2023 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Greaves & Withey Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| Sussex Community NHS Charity | 1 | £37k |
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- Southampton Hospitals Charity
- FRIENDS OF SUSSEX HOSPICES
- Royal Surrey Charity
- THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
- Sussex Community NHS Charity
- HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My University Hospitals Sussex | £1.7m | £110,000 - £120,000 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Southampton Hospitals Charity | £11.2m | — | — | above | 40.7% | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF SUSSEX HOSPICES | £212k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Royal Surrey Charity | £1.6m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | 52.4% | no doubt |
| THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £835k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Sussex Community NHS Charity | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |