Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
Also known as: The Luton and Dunstable Hospital Charitable Fund
The charity supports a wide range of charitable and health related activities benefiting both patients and staff across Bedfordshire Hospitals (incorporating both Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital) that the NHS is unable to provide. Charity 1061003 Bedford Hospital Charitable Fund was amalgamated into this charity in 2022 in line with the merger of the hospital's corporate trustee
Activities & Mission
The charity supports a wide range of charitable and health related activities benefiting both patients and staff across Bedfordshire Hospitals (incorporating both Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital) that the NHS is unable to provide. Charity 1061003 Bedford Hospital Charitable Fund was amalgamated into this charity in 2022 in line with the merger of the hospital's corporate trustee
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Luton and Dunstable Hospitals Nurses League (organisation 1010083)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Bedford Hospital NHS Trust (expendable Funds) Common Investment Fund (organisation 3953729)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,233,000 | £2,472,000 | £1,845,000 | £2,658,000 | £250,000 | 0 / 367 |
| 2024 | £2,473,000 | £2,178,000 | £1,633,000 | £3,785,000 | £312,000 | 0 / 370 |
| 2023 | £2,580,000 | £4,903,000 | £1,987,000 | £3,061,000 | £727,000 | 0 / 350 |
| 2022 | £1,063,000 | £1,027,000 | £552,000 | £4,957,000 | £299,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,399,000 | £917,000 | £483,000 | £4,695,000 | £342,000 | 0 / 320 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
What does Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity do?
The charity supports a wide range of charitable and health related activities benefiting both patients and staff across Bedfordshire Hospitals (incorporating both Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital) that the NHS is unable to provide. Charity 1061003 Bedford Hospital Charitable Fund was amalgamated into this charity in 2022 in line with the merger of the hospital's corporate trustee
How much income did Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity report in 2025?
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £2.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity?
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity has a program ratio of 149.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity registered as a charity?
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 1996 as charity number 1058704. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity?
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity operate?
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity operates across 7 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058704.
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Also Known As
- The Luton and Dunstable Hospital Charitable Fund
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- 14 May 2026
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