NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTH CHARITABLE FUND
The charity seeks to secure donations, legacies and sponsorship, and seeks to provide the additional support to make a real difference for the patients, their families and the staff at the NHS facilities in the county. The charity actively supports volunteers who have individually promoted fundraising events through advertising and advice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £1,258,000 in income for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £5,014,000. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are held at a level equivalent to six months of operating costs, which exceeds the stated minimum policy target. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee had emoluments in excess of £60k during the year.” — page 40
“For every £1 that we spent on fundraising we raised £2.83”
“Accumulated investment gains are retained as reserves to support six months of charity operating costs, whilst also acting as a centrally held fund to protect against a fall in investment values equivalent to 10% of the current value of the investment portfolio. The higher of these values is considered as the minimum level of free reserves the charity should plan to hold.” — page 29
“Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are the three main beneficiaries of the charity. The charity has provided funding to these NHS Trusts for approved expenditure made on behalf of the charity. This funding amounted to £646,562 (2023/24 £1,171k) and is included in the total grant making costs of £1,062k (2023/24 £1,486k) as detailed in notes 7 & 8. Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital provide support services to the charity including a cashiering and cleaning service. The amounts charged are on a full direct cost recovery basis.” — page 36
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (21/03/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (28/01/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (03/01/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (03/01/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (03/01/2018)
Trustees
- Elizabeth Nichollschair
- David Maher
- David Moore
- Jill Houghton
- Paul Currie
- Phil Zeidler
- Richard Henry Kendal Marsh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.0m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.8m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTH CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £1,258,000 in income for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £5,014,000. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are held at a level equivalent to six months of operating costs, which exceeds the stated minimum policy target. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hawsons Chartered Accountants.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RAISING HEALTH | 1 | £386k |
| THE CARLTON HAYES MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY | 1 | £220k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £9k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| R. DAPHNE PLUNKET CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £400 |
Charities like this
- THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
- STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND
- RAISING HEALTH
- LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUNDS
- THE HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS HEALTH CHARITY
- DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTH CHARITABLE FUND | £1.3m | — | 1 | unclear | 35.3% | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND | £635k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND | £930k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RAISING HEALTH | £345k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUNDS | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS HEALTH CHARITY | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |