FRIENDS OF DANESBURY AND QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Runs one charity shop and other fundraising events to support Danesbury Neurological Centre (an NHS facility treating adults with neurological problems) and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (which provides rehabilitation following a stay in an acute hospital) as well as occasional support to other Hertfordshire NHS facilities providing similar rehabilitation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £198,814, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover committed expenditure and operational risks. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year of £17,554, resulting in a decrease in fund balances from the previous year. Administrative and charitable activities were funded primarily by shop trading income and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level which will enable the Charity to respond to all reasonable requests by Danesbury Neurological Centre and QVM Hospital for funds, as well as setting aside funds to cover risk associated with operating the charity shop.” — page 5
Trustees
- Anthony Stowechair
- Gregory Ainscough
- Jane Grace Dodson
- Jennifer Fowler
- Jill Conium
- Marian Hawes
- SIMON CHARLES WHITWORTH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £165k | £183k |
| 31/12/2023 | £154k | £154k |
| 31/12/2022 | £132k | £135k |
| 31/12/2021 | £116k | £102k |
| 31/12/2020 | £79k | £128k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF DANESBURY AND QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £198,814, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover committed expenditure and operational risks. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year of £17,554, resulting in a decrease in fund balances from the previous year. Administrative and charitable activities were funded primarily by shop trading income and donations. Its FY2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF DANESBURY AND QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £253k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HERNE BAY | £252k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF VICTORIA HOSPITAL WIMBORNE | £308k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Sussex Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (previously known as The League of Friends of Hurstwood Park Hospital) | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL | £701k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |