THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE KIDDERMINSTER HOSPITALS
The purpose of the charity is to relieve patients and former patients of the Kidderminster Hospitals in the community and to support the charitable work of the Hospitals.The activities include a coffee shop, refreshment trolley service and wayfinders.Appropriations are paid to the Kidderminster Hospitals towards medical equipment and services
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £791,547, while the trustees report reserves of £772,673, supported by an investment portfolio yielding approximately 3.4-3.5%. The charity reports no concerns regarding its future sustainability or viability as a going concern, citing steady coffee shop takings and investment income.
What the accounts disclose
“This year, the Committee has continued its reserves policy, whereby a substantial portion of the funds is retained and suitably invested.” — page 6
Trustees
- MICHAEL JAMES SHELLIEchair
- Christine Titley
- Clive Joyce
- David Charles Middleton
- GERALD WHEELER
- Geoffrey David Summers
- Janet Mary Cox
- John Thomas
- MARGARET ANN HERBERT
- Mary Steadman
- Nicolina Worton
- PAULINE ANN GRAINGER
- Patricia Kelly
- Peter John Picken QPM
- SANDRA DRISCOLL
- YVONNE BANNISTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £291k | £461k |
| 30/09/2024 | £158k | £270k |
| 30/09/2023 | £395k | £150k |
| 30/09/2022 | £45k | £44k |
| 30/09/2021 | £51k | £48k |
Common questions
Is THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE KIDDERMINSTER HOSPITALS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £791,547, while the trustees report reserves of £772,673, supported by an investment portfolio yielding approximately 3.4-3.5%. The charity reports no concerns regarding its future sustainability or viability as a going concern, citing steady coffee shop takings and investment income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE KIDDERMINSTER HOSPITALS | £291k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF WORTHING HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY FRIENDS | £764k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE RIPLEY HOSPITAL | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE LEATHERHEAD HOSPITAL | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF WESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF DERRIFORD HOSPITAL | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |