MONTAGU HOSPITAL COMFORTS FUND
The Comforts Fund is for the relief of patients at Montagu Hospital Mexborough who are sick,convalescent,handicapped or infirm; the provision of amenities in the hospital for patients & staff & generally in support of the charitable work of the hospital.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £15,208 for the year ended March 31, 2025, bringing accumulated funds to £201,498. The trustees maintain reserves equivalent to five years of net profits from the tea shop, which they regard as a prudent level to maintain normal expenditure. The accounts state that the charity continues to operate within restrictions imposed by the NHS Trust, which had previously impacted tea shop income.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- BERNARD GEORGE FLETCHERchair
- Ian Wright
- Jean Dickinson
- Kathryn Mary Crampton
- MAUREEN ELIZABETH GILL
- NORA GILL
- PAT HARDEMAN
- Richard John Dickinson
- Robert Davis
- SHIRLEY PETTIT
- Susan Haslehurst
- VICKY MARTIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £11k |
| 31/03/2024 | £19k | £1k |
| 31/03/2023 | £9k | £13k |
| 31/03/2022 | £2k | £2k |
| 31/03/2021 | £993 | £27k |
Common questions
Is MONTAGU HOSPITAL COMFORTS FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £15,208 for the year ended March 31, 2025, bringing accumulated funds to £201,498. The trustees maintain reserves equivalent to five years of net profits from the tea shop, which they regard as a prudent level to maintain normal expenditure. The accounts state that the charity continues to operate within restrictions imposed by the NHS Trust, which had previously impacted tea shop income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.