THE FRIENDS OF WINCANTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Fundraising to support Wincanton Community Hospital by running Fetes, Garden Parties, Dances, Charity Draw, Race Days, Easter Egg Hunt, and Xmas Fayres etc. The funds are used to provide support to patients at the Hospital along with improvements to equipment, buildings and facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £361,345 in 2025, supported by a cash balance of £33,408 and investments of £314,759. The charity reported an operating profit of £14,111 for the year, with total income of £24,082 and total expenditure of £37,059 resulting in a net position that strengthened its financial reserves. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations were disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- CHARLES DOWNTONchair
- Andrew Chesterman
- Gillian Oaten
- Ian Henry James Piper
- Sandra Grimstead
- Sebastian Aptakre-Davis
- Vivien Armson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £23k |
| 31/12/2024 | £32k | £15k |
| 31/12/2023 | £37k | £45k |
| 31/12/2022 | £8k | £17k |
| 31/12/2021 | £12k | £16k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF WINCANTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £361,345 in 2025, supported by a cash balance of £33,408 and investments of £314,759. The charity reported an operating profit of £14,111 for the year, with total income of £24,082 and total expenditure of £37,059 resulting in a net position that strengthened its financial reserves. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations were disclosed in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.