THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY
TO ENHANCE AND FURTHER IMPROVE THE HIGH QUALITY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COMFORT AND BENEFITS TO ITS PATIENTS AND STAFF, BY FOCUSING FUND EXPENDITURE ON AREAS NOT COVERED OR FULLY SUPPORTED BY NHS FUNDS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £189,000 for the year, driven by a reduction in investment and fundraising income alongside increased expenditure. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,139,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet its objectives and liabilities. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The total costs for raising funds is £258,000 (2023/2 £223,000) of which £174,000 relates to the fundraising team salary costs (see note 10 page 14) and the remaining balance relates to events and support costs of £74,000 (2023/24 £77,000), and staff lottery prizes £10,000 (2023/24 £10,000)” — page 44
“The Charity maintains sufficient reserves to allow it to cover known liabilities and contingencies, absorb setbacks and take advantage of change and opportunity.” — page 25
“As part of the normal course of business, the Charitable Funds undertake a number of transactions with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. These transactions amount to expenditure of £237,775 (2023/24 £173,927); and a creditor of £2,952 (2023/24 £2,204). The Charity has also undertaken transactions with HMRC, who as a Government Department are deemed a related party. The transactions with HMRC are income received of £6,243 (2023/24 nil); creditor of nil (2023/24 nil), and debt of £549 with the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in this year (2023/24 £1,681). Members of the Charitable Funds Board of Trustees are also members of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Board. There are appropriate controls in existence to ensure that individual transactions are undertaken independently of these members.” — page 42
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/10/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (19/06/2012)
Trustees
- Anne-Maria Newham
- Catherine Anne Holland
- Christopher Walker
- Diane Wake
- Joanne Hanley
- Jonathan Odum
- KAREN KELLY
- Lowell Williams
- Melanie Roberts
- Mohit Mandiratta
- Peter Featherstone
- Professor Elizabeth Hughes MBE
- Professor Gary Crowe
- Sir David Nicholson
- Vijith Randeniya
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £547k | £715k |
| 31/03/2024 | £565k | £674k |
| 31/03/2023 | £723k | £565k |
| 31/03/2022 | £701k | £625k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.1m | £777k |
Common questions
Is THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £189,000 for the year, driven by a reduction in investment and fundraising income alongside increased expenditure. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,139,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet its objectives and liabilities. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Grant Thornton UK LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.6m |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £85k |
| THE RCN FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| LIVING WELL UK | 1 | £14k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- LONDON NORTH WEST HEALTHCARE CHARITABLE FUND
- THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITY
- MY WISH CHARITY
- STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND
- ASTON VILLA FOUNDATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY | £547k | — | — | above | 47.2% | no doubt |
| LONDON NORTH WEST HEALTHCARE CHARITABLE FUND | £769k | — | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MY WISH CHARITY | £660k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND | £930k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ASTON VILLA FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |