Bay Hospitals Charity
Also known as: Lancaster Acute Hospitals Charity, Morecambe Bay Hospitals Charity
The Charity's aim is to use the donations received to enhance the services provided by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, thereby improving patient care. This is acheived through the provision of additional equipment, services, training and education. The Charity also funds items directly related to patient and staff welfare which could not be purchased using NHS funds.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's aim is to use the donations received to enhance the services provided by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, thereby improving patient care. This is acheived through the provision of additional equipment, services, training and education. The Charity also funds items directly related to patient and staff welfare which could not be purchased using NHS funds.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £828,219 | £722,910 | £722,280 | £3,061,689 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,685,639 | £741,570 | £738,650 | £2,956,381 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £964,811 | £758,931 | £714,796 | £2,012,312 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £773,074 | £566,278 | £553,474 | £1,806,432 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £630,890 | £626,409 | £620,544 | £1,599,636 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bay Hospitals Charity
What does Bay Hospitals Charity do?
The Charity's aim is to use the donations received to enhance the services provided by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, thereby improving patient care. This is acheived through the provision of additional equipment, services, training and education. The Charity also funds items directly related to patient and staff welfare which could not be purchased using NHS funds.
How much income did Bay Hospitals Charity report in 2025?
Bay Hospitals Charity reported total income of £828k and reported expenditure of £723k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bay Hospitals Charity?
Bay Hospitals Charity has a program ratio of 87.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bay Hospitals Charity registered as a charity?
Bay Hospitals Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 1995 as charity number 1048685. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Bay Hospitals Charity?
Bay Hospitals Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bay Hospitals Charity operate?
Bay Hospitals Charity operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.
Is Bay Hospitals Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Bay Hospitals Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048685.
Details
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
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Also Known As
- Lancaster Acute Hospitals Charity
- Morecambe Bay Hospitals Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated