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Friends Of Frome Hospital

Also known as: Friends of Frome Victoria Community Hospital, The League of Friends of Frome Victoria Community Hospital, The League of Friends of the Frome Hospitals

To provide support and relief to Frome Community Hospital and its patients, staff and visitors. To promote the recruitment of voluntary helpers. To support the provision of information and education for local residents and to cooperate with such other bodies in respect of and to support research into health matters. To raise funds and accept gifts to achieve the charity's objectives

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Activities & Mission

To provide support and relief to Frome Community Hospital and its patients, staff and visitors. To promote the recruitment of voluntary helpers. To support the provision of information and education for local residents and to cooperate with such other bodies in respect of and to support research into health matters. To raise funds and accept gifts to achieve the charity's objectives

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

Latest Income
£4,098
Latest Expenditure
£21,883

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 534.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 534.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£12,954
£21,6150 / 20
2022
£32,639
£15,6380 / 5
2021
£55,927
£21,8200 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Frome Hospital

What does Friends Of Frome Hospital do?

To provide support and relief to Frome Community Hospital and its patients, staff and visitors. To promote the recruitment of voluntary helpers. To support the provision of information and education for local residents and to cooperate with such other bodies in respect of and to support research into health matters. To raise funds and accept gifts to achieve the charity's objectives

How much income did Friends Of Frome Hospital report in 2023?

Friends Of Frome Hospital reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Frome Hospital registered as a charity?

Friends Of Frome Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 1978 as charity number 275898. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Friends Of Frome Hospital?

Friends Of Frome Hospital is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kenneth John Fricker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Frome Hospital operate?

Friends Of Frome Hospital operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Frome Hospital a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Frome Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275898.

Details

Address
29 Trevithick Close
Frome
BA11 2XA
Registration Date
7 August 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
275898
Charity Number
275898

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Trustees

Kenneth John Fricker Chair
Andrew Alexander Liggatt
Dennis Hatch
Dr Nicholas David Hopkins
Frank Geoffrey Collins
Nicholas James White
RACHEL MARY BLACKLIDGE
Richard John Lines
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Friends of Frome Victoria Community Hospital
  • The League of Friends of Frome Victoria Community Hospital
  • The League of Friends of the Frome Hospitals

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14 May 2026
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