KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND

Registered charity 1056510 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as AUC FUND, BORN TOO SOON FUND, KINGSTON CAN APPEAL, KINGSTON HOSPITAL BORN TOO SOON FUND, KINGSTON HOSPITAL CANCER UNIT APPEAL, KINGSTON HOSPITAL GENERAL FUND

The Trustee ensures the charitable objective is carried out for the public benefit by undertaking the following activities:- the provision of facilities and purchase of medical equipment for use by Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;- supporting research into, and development of, treatments; and,- expenditure for the benefit of patients, their families and staff of the hospital.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Other Charitable Purposes · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£2.4m
Latest spending
£1.7m
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated £2,356k in income against £1,725k in expenditure, resulting in a net movement in funds of £533k. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,216k, which is in excess of the stated target of £850,000 to £900,000, providing a resilient financial position.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 12.7% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“Income raised was £2,356k (2023-24: £2,118k). Total expenditure was £1,725k (2023-24: £2,936k). £299k (2023-24: £248k) related to income generation.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between £850,000 and £900,000 (held: £1.2m)
“At present, the Trustee considers it appropriate to target between £850,000 and £900,000 in free reserves for such purposes.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust provides accounting and related services to the Charity for which an administration charge of £25k (2023-24: £27k) was charged in the year. Some staff costs of those employed by Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust are also recharged to the Charity for work undertaken by these staff on behalf of the Charity.
“Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust provides accounting and related services to the Charity for which an administration charge of £25k (2023-24: £27k) was charged in the year. Some staff costs of those employed by Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust are also recharged to the Charity for work undertaken by these staff on behalf of the Charity.” — page 26
“The Charity awards grants to the Trust and makes payments to the Trust against these grants towards various Trust capital schemes and items of Trust revenue expenditure.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity awards grants to the Trust and makes payments to the Trust against these grants towards various Trust capital schemes and items of Trust revenue expenditure.
“Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust provides accounting and related services to the Charity for which an administration charge of £25k (2023-24: £27k) was charged in the year. Some staff costs of those employed by Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust are also recharged to the Charity for work undertaken by these staff on behalf of the Charity.” — page 26
“The Charity awards grants to the Trust and makes payments to the Trust against these grants towards various Trust capital schemes and items of Trust revenue expenditure.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Goldwins Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£2.4m
Total spending
£1.7m
Cost of raising funds
£300k
Reserves (reported)
£1.2m
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~8.5 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 12.7% of total income — above the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kingston Upon Thames · Merton · Richmond Upon Thames · Surrey · Sutton · Wandsworth

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£2.4m£1.7m
31/03/2024£2.1m£2.9m
31/03/2023£2.3m£1.6m
31/03/2022£2.4m£2.3m
31/03/2021£1.8m£2.1m

Common questions

Is KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated £2,356k in income against £1,725k in expenditure, resulting in a net movement in funds of £533k. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,216k, which is in excess of the stated target of £850,000 to £900,000, providing a resilient financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.

Who funds KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND?

Funders whose own accounts filings name KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND as a grant recipient include ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES, KUSUMA TRUST UK, TOM AND SHEILA SPRINGER CHARITY, THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIESFY2021£875kGrants to members
KUSUMA TRUST UKFY2023£92kExtending the REU & at first floor level the paediatric unit at Kingston Hospital
KUSUMA TRUST UKFY2024£92kExtending the REU & at first floor level the paediatric unit at Kingston Hospital
ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIESFY2023£29kGrants awarded 2023
TOM AND SHEILA SPRINGER CHARITYFY2023£20k
THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITEDFY2024£15k
THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATIONFY2025£15k
THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATIONFY2022£10k
TOM AND SHEILA SPRINGER CHARITYFY2024£9k
ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIESFY2022£5kGrant
THE VICTORIA FOUNDATIONFY2025£5kMedical Toolkits
THE VICTORIA FOUNDATIONFY2024£3kMedical
THE VICTORIA FOUNDATIONFY2024£1kAccessible Transport
THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATIONFY2024£1k
TOM AND SHEILA SPRINGER CHARITYFY2022£0

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND£2.4m—0above12.7%no doubt
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL CHARITY FY2026£5.1m—7unclear46.5%no doubt
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND FY2025£930k—0above—no doubt
WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND FY2025£315k—0unclear—no doubt
EAST KENT HOSPITALS CHARITY FY2025£515k—0above—no doubt
LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND FY2024£281k—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.