Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital
Also known as: Friends of the Eastbourne Hospital, Friends of the Eastbourne Hospitals, The Friends of the Eastbourne Hospitals
The Objects of the Friends shall be to provide relief and assistance for patients and staff at the Eastbourne Hospitals of the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and the community NHS services provided centrally by other NHS and primary care trusts to the extent that the same was provided formerly by Eastbourne and County Healthcare NHS Trust.
Activities & Mission
The Objects of the Friends shall be to provide relief and assistance for patients and staff at the Eastbourne Hospitals of the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and the community NHS services provided centrally by other NHS and primary care trusts to the extent that the same was provided formerly by Eastbourne and County Healthcare NHS Trust.
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 35% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,343,565 | £1,627,278 | £1,097,615 | £2,096,936 | £1,979,821 | 6 / 100 |
| 2024 | £2,258,039 | £818,763 | £340,032 | £2,380,649 | £2,259,320 | 6 / 100 |
| 2023 | £786,670 | £792,847 | £363,054 | £941,373 | £50,000 | 6 / 120 |
| 2022 | £792,741 | £1,148,921 | £793,183 | £947,550 | £783,497 | 6 / 100 |
| 2021 | £741,316 | £537,830 | £265,749 | £1,303,730 | £1,132,071 | 6 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital
What does Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital do?
The Objects of the Friends shall be to provide relief and assistance for patients and staff at the Eastbourne Hospitals of the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and the community NHS services provided centrally by other NHS and primary care trusts to the extent that the same was provided formerly by Eastbourne and County Healthcare NHS Trust.
How much income did Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital report in 2025?
Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital reported total income of £1.34m and reported expenditure of £1.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital?
Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital has a program ratio of 81.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital registered as a charity?
Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 1963 as charity number 220592. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital?
Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr ANTHONY WALMSLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital operate?
Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Eastbourne Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 220592.
Details
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
EASTBOURNE
BN21 2UD
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Also Known As
- Friends of the Eastbourne Hospital
- Friends of the Eastbourne Hospitals
- The Friends of the Eastbourne Hospitals
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated