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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Charity

Registered charity 1057266 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SOUTHEND HEALTH CARE (NHS) TRUST CHARITY, SOUTHEND HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUNDS, SOUTHEND HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITY, SOUTHEND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY

Latest income
£1.5m
Latest spending
£2.9m
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income decreased to £1,463k from £2,044k in the prior year, while total expenditure increased significantly to £2,859k, resulting in a net expenditure of £1,521k. The charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £1,959k, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of approval.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£76k)
“2 employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000” — page 49
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 2
“2 employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000” — page 49
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum £0.5 million, ceiling £5.0 million (held: £2.0m)
“The Corporate Trustee has a minimum target for reserves of £0.5 million which is required for the continued administration of the Charity and has a ceiling for reserves of £5.0 million.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administrative recharge from Corporate Trustee
“An administrative recharge for the year 2024/25 of £457k (2023/24: £436k) was made by the Trust to the Charity.” — page 54
“During the year the Charity made grants of £2,214k (2023/24: £1,102k) to Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.” — page 54
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants to Corporate Trustee
“An administrative recharge for the year 2024/25 of £457k (2023/24: £436k) was made by the Trust to the Charity.” — page 54
“During the year the Charity made grants of £2,214k (2023/24: £1,102k) to Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.” — page 54
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Outstanding balance owed to Trustee
“An administrative recharge for the year 2024/25 of £457k (2023/24: £436k) was made by the Trust to the Charity.” — page 54
“During the year the Charity made grants of £2,214k (2023/24: £1,102k) to Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.” — page 54
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to HFMA
“An administrative recharge for the year 2024/25 of £457k (2023/24: £436k) was made by the Trust to the Charity.” — page 54
“During the year the Charity made grants of £2,214k (2023/24: £1,102k) to Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.” — page 54
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by KPMG LLP.

Year-over-year changes

Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.

What the charity says about itself (2024/25)

From its own voluntary annual review / impact report— the charity’s account of its work, distinct from the statutory accounts analysed above.

Invested over £200,000 in staff wellbeing initiatives, including Wellbeing Wednesdays and refurbished rest areas.
“Investing over £200,000 in staff wellbeing, funding initiatives such as Wellbeing Wednesdays, improved access to mental health support, and refurbished rest areas”
Raised £10,805 for Basildon’s Neonatal Unit through Noah’s Big Charity golf day.
“This year’s event was their most successful yet, with a record turnout raising £10,805. The funds will support life-saving training and equipment for Basildon’s Neonatal Unit”
Reached £600,000 target for the Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal, purchasing four new SGRT devices.
“We were delighted to reach our £600,000 target and extend our major appeal in 2024. Completion of the appeal has enabled the purchase of four new Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) devices.”

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Mid & South Essex Hospitals Charity (matched by registered charity number).

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

Total income
£1.5m
Total spending
£2.9m
Cost of raising funds
£166k
Reserves (reported)
£2.0m
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~8.2 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Register events

Trustees

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

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£1.5m£2.9m
31/03/2024£2.0m£1.7m
31/03/2023£2.1m£2.1m
31/03/2022£2.1m£1.8m
31/03/2021£3.3m£2.2m

Common questions

Is Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Charity financially healthy?

The accounts state that total income decreased to £1,463k from £2,044k in the prior year, while total expenditure increased significantly to £2,859k, resulting in a net expenditure of £1,521k. The charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £1,959k, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of approval. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by KPMG LLP.

What does the highest-paid employee of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Charity earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
THE HEADLEY TRUST1£100k
FRIENDS OF THE YEATMAN HOSPITAL1£78k
THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION1£5k
YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION1£3k

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