Friends Of Chichester Hospitals
The Friends provide funds to supplement or enhance the resources of both hospitals for the benefit of patients and staff. This is achieved by operating a profitable, efficient Hospital Shop and Ward Trolley Service Additional funds are raised from legacies, by fund raisung activities and by a group of members who pay for life membership of ?50 or an Annual Subscription of ?10.
Activities & Mission
The Friends provide funds to supplement or enhance the resources of both hospitals for the benefit of patients and staff. This is achieved by operating a profitable, efficient Hospital Shop and Ward Trolley Service Additional funds are raised from legacies, by fund raisung activities and by a group of members who pay for life membership of ?50 or an Annual Subscription of ?10.
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 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 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 | £558,702 | £337,168 | £187,910 | £1,635,716 | £1,505,194 | 0 / 60 |
| 2023 | £264,226 | £366,829 | 0 / 54 | |||
| 2022 | £473,776 | £236,430 | 0 / 52 | |||
| 2021 | £191,715 | £166,768 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2020 | £282,730 | £145,672 | 0 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Chichester Hospitals
What does Friends Of Chichester Hospitals do?
The Friends provide funds to supplement or enhance the resources of both hospitals for the benefit of patients and staff. This is achieved by operating a profitable, efficient Hospital Shop and Ward Trolley Service Additional funds are raised from legacies, by fund raisung activities and by a group of members who pay for life membership of ?50 or an Annual Subscription of ?10.
How much income did Friends Of Chichester Hospitals report in 2024?
Friends Of Chichester Hospitals reported total income of £559k and reported expenditure of £337k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of Chichester Hospitals?
Friends Of Chichester Hospitals has a program ratio of 33.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of Chichester Hospitals registered as a charity?
Friends Of Chichester Hospitals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 1963 as charity number 225858. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Friends Of Chichester Hospitals?
Friends Of Chichester Hospitals is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Stephens. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Chichester Hospitals operate?
Friends Of Chichester Hospitals operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Chichester Hospitals a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Chichester Hospitals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225858.
Details
ST RICHARD'S HOSPITAL
SPITALFIELD LANE
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO19 6SE
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