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.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves increased significantly from £75,074 to £160,276 during the period, driven primarily by a £100,000 inheritance payment. The trustees describe the financial position as satisfactory and much improved, with plans to increase expenditure on amenities. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern are disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“This is essentially due to the receipt of £100,000 from the estate of Joan Mary Rogers as a payment on account of our inheritance.” — page 1
Trustees
- Sheryl Dawn McDonaldchair
- Bronwynne Morley
- RICHARD A BROOKER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £102k | £16k |
| 31/12/2023 | £4k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £41k | £1k |
| 31/12/2021 | £4k | £2k |
| 31/12/2020 | £6k | £12k |
Common questions
Is Sussex Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (previously known as The League of Friends of Hurstwood Park Hospital) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves increased significantly from £75,074 to £160,276 during the period, driven primarily by a £100,000 inheritance payment. The trustees describe the financial position as satisfactory and much improved, with plans to increase expenditure on amenities. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern are disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were audited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 3 | £812k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| FARNHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | 1 | £25k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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) | £102k | — | 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 | 2.0% | no doubt |