Sussex Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (previously known as The League of Friends of Hurstwood Park Hospital)
Our primary function is the purchase of essential life saving equipment for the neurosurgeons at Hurstwood Park Hospital, Haywards Heath.
Objects
TO RELIEVE PATIENTS AND FORMER PATIENTS OF HURSTWOOD PARK NEUROLOGICAL CENTRE WHO ARE SICK, CONVALESCENT, DISABLED, HANDICAPPED, INFIRM OR IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND, GENERALLY, TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE SAID CENTRE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the financial position is very satisfactory, with unrestricted reserves of £136,293.44 at year-end. However, the Treasurer's Report notes that income excluding legacies has been low, around £1,500 for the last two years, and advises encouraging donations.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations £44,963.28” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
Trustees
- Sheryl Dawn McDonaldchair
- Bronwynne Morley
- RICHARD A BROOKER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £69k |
| 31/12/2024 | £102k | £16k |
| 31/12/2023 | £4k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £41k | £1k |
| 31/12/2021 | £4k | £2k |
Common questions
Is Sussex Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (previously known as The League of Friends of Hurstwood Park Hospital) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the financial position is very satisfactory, with unrestricted reserves of £136,293.44 at year-end. However, the Treasurer's Report notes that income excluding legacies has been low, around £1,500 for the last two years, and advises encouraging donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 3 | £812k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| Sussex Community NHS Charity | 1 | £37k |
| FARNHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | 1 | £25k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- THE SUSSEX HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- Sussex Community NHS Charity
- THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE BEXHILL HOSPITAL CIO
- THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TEDDINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
- THE HUNTER CENTRE
- FRIENDS OF DANESBURY AND QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (previously known as The League of Friends of Hurstwood Park Hospital) | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSSEX HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Sussex Community NHS Charity | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE BEXHILL HOSPITAL CIO | £305k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TEDDINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HUNTER CENTRE | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |