The Royal Free London Nurses and Midwives Trust
The Charity Commission has approved that income should be expended for the benefit of nurses and ex nurses of the Royal Free Hospital under the following headings:a) Educational needsb) Recuperative holidays for those in need of a change or who were unable to afford such holidays from thier own resourcesc) Those in need
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £1,207,525, supported by investment income of £34,472 and net gains on investments. The trustees confirm the charity is in a good position going forward with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“After making charitable distributions each year, it is the policy of the trustees to retain the investments to build up reserves to provide a fund, the income of which will be available to finance future grants and donations.”
“During the year, the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers donated services to a value of £7,494 (2024: £7,064) to the charity in respect of staff costs. The charity paid accountancy costs of £2,017 (2024: £2,003) to the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers. The charity donated to The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers £500 towards the cost of recording short videos of the charity’s beneficiaries, which will be used to promote the work of the charity.” — page 12
Trustees
- Arthur Chamberlain
- Charles Peter Robin Skinner
- Christopher Daniel Hill
- Lesley Jane Mattin
- Margaret Mary Maxfield
- Sir Stephen Huw Powis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £42k | £46k |
| 31/07/2024 | £41k | £43k |
| 31/07/2023 | £34k | £42k |
| 31/07/2022 | £29k | £36k |
| 31/07/2021 | £30k | £33k |
Common questions
Is The Royal Free London Nurses and Midwives Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £1,207,525, supported by investment income of £34,472 and net gains on investments. The trustees confirm the charity is in a good position going forward with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.