BANSANG HOSPITAL APPEAL
The object of the Bansang Hospital Appeal is to provide support to Bansang Hospital and the people of the surrounding area in The Gambia by supplying medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and other humanitarian aid. In particular the Appeal has built an 80 bed Children's Ward, a 48 bed Female Ward, upgraded staff accommodation blocks and built operating theatre suites for obstetrics and general use.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £108,899, resulting in a net surplus of £32 against total expenditure of £108,089. The charity holds cash balances of £13,820 and freehold property valued at £240,643, with no future or contingent liabilities reported. The trustees describe the organisation as having 'great financial strength and long-term financial stability'.
What the accounts disclose
“The accounts for the year to 30 June 2025, show that donations totalled £87,892 compared to £85,906 In the previous year.” — page 2
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/03/2020)
Trustees
- ANITA JANE SMITH MBE MRGchair
- RICHARD WILLIAM HYDE HARVEY BSC FCA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £109k | £108k |
| 30/06/2024 | £129k | £129k |
| 30/06/2023 | £119k | £119k |
| 30/06/2022 | £97k | £107k |
| 30/06/2021 | £105k | £97k |
Common questions
Is BANSANG HOSPITAL APPEAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £108,899, resulting in a net surplus of £32 against total expenditure of £108,089. The charity holds cash balances of £13,820 and freehold property valued at £240,643, with no future or contingent liabilities reported. The trustees describe the organisation as having 'great financial strength and long-term financial stability'. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SSP FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| THE CHRIS BANTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.2m |
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £224k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £154k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £88k |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- SCANNAPPEAL
- THE FRIENDS OF BARNET HOSPITAL
- THE GUILD OF THE ROYAL HOSPITAL OF ST BARTHOLOMEW
- Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends
- SALISBURY DISTRICT HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
- HELP FOR EDUCATION AND LOCAL PROJECTS IN THE GAMBIA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANSANG HOSPITAL APPEAL | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCANNAPPEAL | £1.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF BARNET HOSPITAL | £999k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE GUILD OF THE ROYAL HOSPITAL OF ST BARTHOLOMEW | £286k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends | £646k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY DISTRICT HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND | £3.3m | — | 0 | above | 6.3% | no doubt |