LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF DERRIFORD HOSPITAL
The League supports Derriford Hospital by the provision of equipment as and when it is needed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £48,268 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £319,119. The trustees note that the charity does not maintain a formal reserves policy, as all funds are designated solely for the purchase of specialist equipment for Derriford Hospital. The charity relies on volunteers and generates income primarily through donations, bequests, and a second-hand book shop.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of the charity's income is from bequests and donations given by members of the public.” — page 3
“In addition, it receives income under Gift Aid from Derriford Hospital League of Friends Shop Limited, a company under the control of the management committee.” — page 3
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- RUTH VERONICA VINCENTchair
- Christine Frances Barrow
- Elizabeth Mary Lewis
- KATHRYNE HEYES
- Professor James Sydney Griffiths
- Richard Thomas
- SUSAN JANE NICHOLSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £109k | £157k |
| 30/04/2024 | £157k | £32k |
| 30/04/2023 | £27k | £12k |
| 30/04/2022 | £148k | £23k |
| 30/04/2021 | £6k | £22k |
Common questions
Is LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF DERRIFORD HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £48,268 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £319,119. The trustees note that the charity does not maintain a formal reserves policy, as all funds are designated solely for the purchase of specialist equipment for Derriford Hospital. The charity relies on volunteers and generates income primarily through donations, bequests, and a second-hand book shop. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PILMUIR ESTATE | 1 | £70k |
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
Charities like this
- THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE LEATHERHEAD HOSPITAL
- THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL
- THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE RIPLEY HOSPITAL
- THE LEAGUE OF WORTHING HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY FRIENDS
- THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE YEOVIL HOSPITALS
- THE TORBAY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF DERRIFORD HOSPITAL | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE LEATHERHEAD HOSPITAL | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE RIPLEY HOSPITAL | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF WORTHING HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY FRIENDS | £764k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE YEOVIL HOSPITALS | £779k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |