Southampton Hospitals Charity
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £6.58m for the period, driven by a £7.58m transfer of net assets from the previous unincorporated entity and £3.65m in new income. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves amounted to £3.27m, which exceeds the stated policy target of 12 months' operating costs, representing 17 months' worth of expenditure. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity has a free reserves policy of holding 12 months’ worth of operating costs.”
“Mark Smith is Vice Chancellor of the University of Southampton. The Charity awarded grants of £52,759 to the University during the period, and used the University’s printing shop services for which it paid £2,117 at fair market value.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/05/2024)
Trustees
- Philip Greenishchair
- Alison Tattersall
- Caroline Maria Southwood
- Dr Christine Freya Pearson
- Joanna Hodgson
- Louisa Green
- Nicholas Potter
- Professor Mark Edmund Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £11.2m | £4.5m |
Common questions
Is Southampton Hospitals Charity financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £6.58m for the period, driven by a £7.58m transfer of net assets from the previous unincorporated entity and £3.65m in new income. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves amounted to £3.27m, which exceeds the stated policy target of 12 months' operating costs, representing 17 months' worth of expenditure. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds Southampton Hospitals Charity?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Southampton Hospitals Charity as a grant recipient include The Greaves & Withey Foundation, ENERGISE ME.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Greaves & Withey Foundation | FY2024 | £100k |
| ENERGISE ME | FY2023 | £11k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY AIR AMBULANCE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| MABEL COOPER CHARITY | 1 | £122k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £42k |
| THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | 1 | £10k |