Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends
Also known as: The Bedford Hospitals Charity, Primrose Appeal
Bedford Hospitals Charity was founded in 1988 to improve the equipment and facilities for patients and staff at Bedford Hospitals. It has raised 9.5million, notably 2.5million for the Primrose Oncology Unit and 765,000 for cancer projects. The appeal to raise 750,000 to expand cancer services at Bedford is now complete and the current one is for a new MRI scanner costing over 1million.
Activities & Mission
Bedford Hospitals Charity was founded in 1988 to improve the equipment and facilities for patients and staff at Bedford Hospitals. It has raised 9.5million, notably 2.5million for the Primrose Oncology Unit and 765,000 for cancer projects. The appeal to raise 750,000 to expand cancer services at Bedford is now complete and the current one is for a new MRI scanner costing over 1million.
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 9% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Health 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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Friends of Bedford Hospital (organisation 1031015)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £645,790 | £217,296 | £200,056 | £880,904 | £5,000 | 0 / 25 |
| 2024 | £1,204,800 | £1,143,504 | £1,113,559 | £452,410 | £5,000 | 0 / 25 |
| 2023 | £1,003,691 | £1,263,610 | £1,245,464 | £391,114 | £368,608 | 0 / 20 |
| 2022 | £247,628 | £89,815 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £449,454 | £378,310 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends
What does Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends do?
Bedford Hospitals Charity was founded in 1988 to improve the equipment and facilities for patients and staff at Bedford Hospitals. It has raised 9.5million, notably 2.5million for the Primrose Oncology Unit and 765,000 for cancer projects. The appeal to raise 750,000 to expand cancer services at Bedford is now complete and the current one is for a new MRI scanner costing over 1million.
How much income did Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends report in 2025?
Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends reported total income of £646k and reported expenditure of £217k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends?
Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends has a program ratio of 21.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends registered as a charity?
Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 1988 as charity number 299250. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends?
Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Debbie Inskip. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends operate?
Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends operates across 2 areas: Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.
Is Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends a registered charity?
Yes — Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299250.
Details
HIGH STREET
FLITTON
BEDFORD
MK45 5DU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Bedford Hospitals Charity
- Primrose Appeal
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated