The Friends of Whitstable Healthcare
A Voluntary organisation which raises funds to provide additional services, amenities and equipment for the benefit and comfort of patients and staff. Services have been extended to support and care for patients in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £120,530 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing total unrestricted funds to £346,208. The trustees report that reserves were maintained at a level equating to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, consistent with their stated policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention in the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Georgina Ruth Bakerchair
- BRENDA MARY TILLEY
- Carolyn Nelson
- Iain Heatlie
- Jane Elizabeth Buckman
- Kathryn Ann Fielding
- LORNA MARGARET DOYLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £295k | £176k |
| 31/03/2024 | £29k | £264k |
| 31/03/2023 | £69k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £17k | £82k |
| 31/03/2021 | £12k | £74k |
Common questions
Is The Friends of Whitstable Healthcare financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £120,530 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing total unrestricted funds to £346,208. The trustees report that reserves were maintained at a level equating to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, consistent with their stated policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention in the accounts. 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 Friends of Whitstable Healthcare | £295k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF WOKING COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | £177k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE HOSPITALS | £623k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE BEXHILL HOSPITAL CIO | £305k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS | £351k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |