Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea
Also known as: Friends of the Royal Marsden, The League of Friends of the Royal Marsden Hospital, The League of Friends of the Royal Marsden NHS Trust
To supplement the services provided by the Royal Marsden Hospital by contributing to the provision of facilities, refurbishments and equipment that may benefit the health, welfare or comfort of its patients, former patients, their families or staff.
Activities & Mission
To supplement the services provided by the Royal Marsden Hospital by contributing to the provision of facilities, refurbishments and equipment that may benefit the health, welfare or comfort of its patients, former patients, their families or staff.
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 25% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Health 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £651,385 | £613,755 | £340,784 | £1,104,027 | £1,104,027 | 2 / 180 |
| 2024 | £423,381 | £396,314 | 0 / 169 | |||
| 2023 | £572,516 | £406,376 | £239,586 | £1,039,330 | £875,529 | 2 / 178 |
| 2022 | £341,293 | £259,995 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2021 | £301,433 | £187,777 | 0 / 151 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea
What does Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea do?
To supplement the services provided by the Royal Marsden Hospital by contributing to the provision of facilities, refurbishments and equipment that may benefit the health, welfare or comfort of its patients, former patients, their families or staff.
How much income did Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea report in 2025?
Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea reported total income of £651k and reported expenditure of £614k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea?
Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea has a program ratio of 52.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1964 as charity number 222613. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea?
Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Abigail Rich. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea operate?
Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222613.
Details
Friends Office
203 Fulham Rd
London
UK
SW3 6JJ
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Also Known As
- Friends of the Royal Marsden
- The League of Friends of the Royal Marsden Hospital
- The League of Friends of the Royal Marsden NHS Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated