Lymington Hospital Friends
The main function is to assist patients and former patients of the Lymington New Forest Hospital.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £2,144,876 to £2,099,699 due to a net movement in funds of -£45,177, driven by a £50,257 loss on investment assets. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,068,703 and maintains a going concern status, with the Trustees considering the Trust well placed to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“LOF (Lymington) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lymington Hospital Friends.” — page 27
Trustees
- Michael Hodgeschair
- ANTHONY LEONARD FESSLER
- Anne Julia Bowman
- Arthur Anthony England
- Catherine Ann de Hautville Bowell
- Christine Chapman
- David John Mackew
- Dean John Rook
- Dr Nicholas John Morrish
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £130k | £125k |
| 31/03/2025 | £184k | £90k |
| 31/03/2024 | £109k | £285k |
| 31/03/2023 | £190k | £63k |
| 31/03/2022 | £260k | £66k |
Common questions
Is Lymington Hospital Friends financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £2,144,876 to £2,099,699 due to a net movement in funds of -£45,177, driven by a £50,257 loss on investment assets. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,068,703 and maintains a going concern status, with the Trustees considering the Trust well placed to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL
- LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL
- FRIENDS OF EAST SURREY HOSPITAL
- FRIENDS OF VICTORIA HOSPITAL WIMBORNE
- LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE KING'S LYNN AREA HOSPITALS
- FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Hospital Friends | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL | £701k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF EAST SURREY HOSPITAL | £327k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF VICTORIA HOSPITAL WIMBORNE | £308k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE KING'S LYNN AREA HOSPITALS | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |