FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS
The Friends provide funds to supplement or enhance the resources of both hospitals for the benefit of patients and staff. This is achieved by operating a profitable, efficient Hospital Shop and Ward Trolley Service Additional funds are raised from legacies, by fund raisung activities and by a group of members who pay for life membership of ?50 or an Annual Subscription of ?10.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £61,042 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £350,988. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing no major risks due to the absence of employees or significant ongoing commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2024)
Trustees
- Richard Stephenschair
- ANGIE HOBSON
- Guy Jonathan Charles Harris
- JACQUELINE HEPWORTH
- JANE RAMAGE
- JONATHAN ROWDEN
- James Christopher Turner
- James Edward Meade Brotherton
- Linda Squires
- MRS TRICIA ROBERTSON
- Margaret Gormley
- Maria Rees
- Matthew Barge
- Maxine Paula Reed
- Mrs Kate Smee
- Nicola Chapple
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £351k | £290k |
| 30/09/2024 | £559k | £337k |
| 30/09/2023 | £264k | £367k |
| 30/09/2022 | £474k | £236k |
| 30/09/2021 | £192k | £167k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £61,042 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £350,988. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing no major risks due to the absence of employees or significant ongoing commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS as a grant recipient include The Patricia Routledge Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2013 | £8k | Computers for Administration and Promotion for Friends of Chichester Hospit |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS | £351k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF WESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF EAST SURREY HOSPITAL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Friends of Whitstable Healthcare | £295k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |