THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL TRUST
The Charity owns land at Charterhouse Square and leases the majority of this at a peppercorn rent to Queen Mary and Westfield College ("the College") for the benefit of the Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital ("the School"), in furtherance of the Charity's objects. The Charity also makes grants to the College for the specific purposes of the School.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds held by the Trust were £84,121,031 at 31 July 2025, with unrestricted reserves comprising a General Fund of £3,604,025 and Designated Funds of £80,517,006. Per the trustees' report, the Trust reported a net current liability position of £533,367 but confirmed it has sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due and is in a strong financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the trustees’ policy to hold free reserves at a level sufficient to meet the Trust's grant commitments. The Trust's total projected grant expenditure for the coming year is £840,000.”
“J Maloney, Secretary to the Trust, is also a partner in Farrer & Co LLP. Farrer & Co LLP provides legal and administrative support to the Trust. During the year £374,070 of fee expenditure has been recognised (2024: £171,909) relating to advice given in connection with the Trust’s properties and support with the management of correspondence with grant recipients and drafting of grant agreements. At 31 July 2025 £73,520 (2024: £nil) was due to Farrer & Co.” — page 35
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/11/2017)
Trustees
- Dr Christopher Gallagher
- Dr Naureen Bhatti
- Dr Vanessa Muirhead
- Peter Michael Aiers
- Professor John Wass
- Professor Silvia Marino
- Sir Nigel Boardman
- Surojit Ghosh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £653k | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £666k | £2.1m |
| 31/07/2023 | £620k | £1.5m |
| 31/07/2022 | £651k | £2.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £701k | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds held by the Trust were £84,121,031 at 31 July 2025, with unrestricted reserves comprising a General Fund of £3,604,025 and Designated Funds of £80,517,006. Per the trustees' report, the Trust reported a net current liability position of £533,367 but confirmed it has sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due and is in a strong financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4.0m |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | 1 | £190k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| THE EMMANUEL KAYE FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| SIR HAROLD HOOD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
Charities like this
- ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HERITAGE
- THE GUILD OF THE ROYAL HOSPITAL OF ST BARTHOLOMEW
- ST. MARY'S DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- TRUSTEES OF THE LONDON CLINIC LIMITED
- ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST MARY'S COLLEGE CROSBY TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL TRUST | £653k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HERITAGE | £5.7m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GUILD OF THE ROYAL HOSPITAL OF ST BARTHOLOMEW | £286k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST. MARY'S DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £313k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUSTEES OF THE LONDON CLINIC LIMITED | £188.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £202k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |