Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas)
Almshouse foundation with premises open to the public and having also an educational mandate. Includes Franciscan gardens (greyfriars), the site of the first Franciscan Monastery in England. Eastbridge Hospital is an Anglican foundation with chapels in regular use.
Activities & Mission
Almshouse foundation with premises open to the public and having also an educational mandate. Includes Franciscan gardens (greyfriars), the site of the first Franciscan Monastery in England. Eastbridge Hospital is an Anglican foundation with chapels in regular use.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Facilities 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 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £244,657 | £902,308 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £785,836 | £5,244,048 | £635,649 | £5,648,293 | £250,000 | 11 / 10 |
| 2022 | £337,342 | £785,836 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £426,157 | £480,380 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2020 | £387,585 | £442,268 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas)
What does Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) do?
Almshouse foundation with premises open to the public and having also an educational mandate. Includes Franciscan gardens (greyfriars), the site of the first Franciscan Monastery in England. Eastbridge Hospital is an Anglican foundation with chapels in regular use.
How much income did Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) report in 2024?
Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) reported total income of £245k and reported expenditure of £902k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas)?
Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) has a program ratio of 185.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) registered as a charity?
Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1962 as charity number 213319. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas)?
Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Aman Fletcher-Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) operate?
Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) a registered charity?
Yes — Eastbridge Hospital (or St Thomas) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213319.
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