Friends of Eastbourne Hospital
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds held at year-end were £2,096,936, with unrestricted funds of £927,087 and designated funds of £1,049,719. The trustees conservatively maintain a capital reserve of £50,000 and note that significant funds are ring-fenced for specific projects awaiting draw-down by the hospital trust. The charity reports a net movement in funds of £(283,713) for the year, largely due to the expenditure of designated funds on major projects.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees consider that it is reasonable for the charity to retain £50,000 in reserve.” — page 6
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Harry Walmsley — Chairman
- Sandy Boyce-Sharpe — President
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Anthony John Walmsleychair
- Angela Jarvis
- Ann Priscilla Caffyn MBE
- Catherine Mary Lock
- Denise Elisabeth Rowe
- Dr James Robert Wyndham Wilkinson
- Dr Richard John Grace
- Elaine Higgins
- Glendon Stentiford Stone
- Hugh Wayne Parker
- Julie Dawn Booth
- MRS Joan Kathleen Boyce-Sharpe
- Teresa Eileen Henson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.3m | £1.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.3m | £819k |
| 31/08/2023 | £787k | £793k |
| 31/08/2022 | £793k | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £741k | £538k |
Common questions
Is Friends of Eastbourne Hospital financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds held at year-end were £2,096,936, with unrestricted funds of £927,087 and designated funds of £1,049,719. The trustees conservatively maintain a capital reserve of £50,000 and note that significant funds are ring-fenced for specific projects awaiting draw-down by the hospital trust. The charity reports a net movement in funds of £(283,713) for the year, largely due to the expenditure of designated funds on major projects. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Caladine Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| THE PILMUIR ESTATE | 1 | £30k |
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |