MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS CHARITABLE FUND
The Charity is used to support the overall objectives of the Trust, and includes the provision of a wide range of equipment and facilities for both patients and staff. This allows the Trust to develop its services through new equipment and facilities and to provide training for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge allowing them to improve their contribution to the provision of its services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with £1,002k in available funds, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet existing plans and obligations. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £72k for the year, driven by incoming resources of £593k against total expenditure of £521k. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity has made revenue and capital payments, in the form of grants, to Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, the Corporate Trustee of the charity. In addition, £124k (in 2023/24,£179k) was payable by the Charity to the Trust in respect of contribution to salaries and overheads to support the administration and fundraising activities of the Charity.” — page 34
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELL NHS TRUST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £593k | £521k |
| 31/03/2024 | £536k | £478k |
| 31/03/2023 | £158k | £367k |
| 31/03/2022 | £202k | £213k |
| 31/03/2021 | £542k | £325k |
Common questions
Is MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with £1,002k in available funds, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet existing plans and obligations. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £72k for the year, driven by incoming resources of £593k against total expenditure of £521k. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS CHARITABLE FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS 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 | FY2023 | £173k | Grants awarded 2023 |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2021 | £50k | Grants to members |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2022 | £5k | Grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £184k |
| COUNTY AIR AMBULANCE TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| 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 |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
- EAST KENT HOSPITALS CHARITY
- DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
- WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND
- County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity
- STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS CHARITABLE FUND | £593k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £664k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EAST KENT HOSPITALS CHARITY | £515k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | 12.5% | no doubt |
| WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity | £380k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |