THE FRIENDS OF BLANDFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
The objects of the Friends shall be to provide support and assistance to patients of the Blandford Community Hospital and preserve and protect the health of the community by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the NHS or statutory authorities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £57,873 for the year, which was offset by significant investment gains of £619,336, resulting in a net income increase of £561,463. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £3,629,273, exceeding the targeted core reserve policy of one year's funding needs. The charity maintains a strong liquidity position with rapidly realisable funds of £3,357,551.
What the accounts disclose
“The core reserve is based on the funding needed to cover staff salaries, charitable activities, and reasonable project costs for a period of one year.” — page 11
“A total of £1,326 was paid to three Trustees for reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. None of the expenditure was in relation to Trustee duties, £30 was in respect of out of pocket expenses for shop refreshments and the balance paid to two Trustees who are volunteer drivers for the charity and are reimbursed expenses in accordance with the volunteer expenses policy.” — page 21
Trustees
- JOSEPH HICKISH
- LINDA ANN PRIOR
- PETER RICHELL
- Roger Bradshaw
- STEVEN COLE
- TREVOR BRIDLE
- Yvonne Thorne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £186k | £244k |
| 31/03/2025 | £196k | £244k |
| 31/03/2024 | £196k | £241k |
| 31/03/2023 | £248k | £191k |
| 31/03/2022 | £229k | £299k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF BLANDFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £57,873 for the year, which was offset by significant investment gains of £619,336, resulting in a net income increase of £561,463. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £3,629,273, exceeding the targeted core reserve policy of one year's funding needs. The charity maintains a strong liquidity position with rapidly realisable funds of £3,357,551. Its FY2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF BLANDFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | £186k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Friends of Whitstable Healthcare | £295k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF EAST SURREY HOSPITAL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF BARNET HOSPITAL | £999k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE HOSPITALS | £79k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF WOKING COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |