GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
We actively support the care of patients being treated at the George Eliot Hospital mainly through the purchase of equipment and patient comforts. We are very grateful for the support of people, clubs and organisations in the community who raise funds which directly benefit our patients.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £185,000 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £313,000. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing adequate resources to meet liabilities. The reserve strategy focuses on utilising donations as soon as practicable for patient and staff benefit, with a newly introduced minimum reserve level of £35,000.
What the accounts disclose
“In order to manage reserves the Trustees have approved a reserve strategy as follows: “to closely monitor all funds, in particular any slow moving funds, and to take management action to ensure income is applied for its purpose within a reasonable period of receipt”.” — page 6
“The Charity has provided funding to the NHS Trust of £286,000 (2023-24: £122,000) for approved expenditure which has been made on behalf of the Charity as detailed in note 9. During the year none of the members of the NHS Trust Board or senior NHS Trust staff or parties related to them were beneficiaries of the Charity.” — page 17
“Fundraising costs include expenses for fundraising activities and a fee paid to a related party, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, under a fundraising agreement (see note 3). The fee is used to pay the salaries and overhead costs of the hospital’s fundraising office.” — page 14
“The Charity has provided funding to the NHS Trust of £286,000 (2023-24: £122,000) for approved expenditure which has been made on behalf of the Charity as detailed in note 9. During the year none of the members of the NHS Trust Board or senior NHS Trust staff or parties related to them were beneficiaries of the Charity.” — page 17
“Fundraising costs include expenses for fundraising activities and a fee paid to a related party, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, under a fundraising agreement (see note 3). The fee is used to pay the salaries and overhead costs of the hospital’s fundraising office.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £190k | £375k |
| 31/03/2024 | £174k | £179k |
| 31/03/2023 | £124k | £141k |
| 31/03/2022 | £174k | £224k |
| 31/03/2021 | £305k | £325k |
Common questions
Is GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £185,000 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £313,000. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing adequate resources to meet liabilities. The reserve strategy focuses on utilising donations as soon as practicable for patient and staff benefit, with a newly introduced minimum reserve level of £35,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES as a grant recipient include The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £500 | The Advancement of Health or Saving of Lives |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £55k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity
- THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
- Harrogate Hospital and Community Charity, supported by Friends of Harrogate Hospital
- SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
- WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND
- THE FRIENDS OF ST GEORGES HOSPITAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES | £190k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity | £380k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND | £635k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Harrogate Hospital and Community Charity, supported by Friends of Harrogate Hospital | £599k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES | £519k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |