Friends of Eastbourne Hospital
The Objects of the Friends shall be to provide relief and assistance for patients and staff at the Eastbourne Hospitals of the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and the community NHS services provided centrally by other NHS and primary care trusts to the extent that the same was provided formerly by Eastbourne and County Healthcare NHS Trust.
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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Caladine Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 2 | £499k |
| THE PILMUIR ESTATE | 1 | £70k |
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| COUNTY AIR AMBULANCE TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| E F AND M G HALL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
- FRIENDS OF EAST SURREY HOSPITAL
- FRIENDS OF SUSSEX HOSPICES
- FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE HOSPITALS
- EAST KENT HOSPITALS CHARITY
- THE TORBAY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Eastbourne Hospital | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF EAST SURREY HOSPITAL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF SUSSEX HOSPICES | £212k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE HOSPITALS | £79k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EAST KENT HOSPITALS CHARITY | £515k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |