ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
To further any charitable purpose in connection with St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield as the trustees see fit. In particular: the relief of sickness and the preservation and improvement of health of its patients; the prevention or relief of poverty among patients, their families and those who work, study or volunteer there; and the relief of need, primarily by the provision of grants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,181,219, which the Trustees considered adequate for the charity's needs. The charity reported a net expenditure of £1,022,676 before investment gains, resulting in a net decrease in total funds of £404,674 for the year. The Trustees view the financial position as satisfactory and sufficient to fulfill objectives for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income from the charity’s investments amounted to £147,333 (2024: £160,555), and income from donations amounted to £2,605 (2024: £8,453).”
“The Trustees aim to spend each year the income generated by the charity’s investments, while retaining sufficient capital to generate income to meet future expenditure goals. A number of the charity’s funds were restricted, but unrestricted funds amounted at the year end to £1,181,219 (2024: £2,050,955) and those unrestricted funds were considered by the Trustees to comprise adequate reserves for the charity.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/08/2025)
Trustees
- Martin Websterchair
- Alison Rosemary Lilian Knapp
- BRENDA GRIFFITHS
- David Curran
- Dr Edward Rowland
- Dr Jeffrey Gawler
- Dr Julian Axe
- Dr Paul Simmons
- Josephine Fay
- PROFESSOR JOHN HENRY SHEPHERD
- Paul Singh
- Rodger Whitelocke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £153k | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,181,219, which the Trustees considered adequate for the charity's needs. The charity reported a net expenditure of £1,022,676 before investment gains, resulting in a net decrease in total funds of £404,674 for the year. The Trustees view the financial position as satisfactory and sufficient to fulfill objectives for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.