Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne
Also known as: The League of Friends of the Victoria Hospital
To provide support to patients and staff at the hospital and to raise funds for equipment, resources and staff training which are not available through NHS funding.
Activities & Mission
To provide support to patients and staff at the hospital and to raise funds for equipment, resources and staff training which are not available through NHS funding.
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 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% 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.
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 | £308,344 | £129,708 | 0 / 22 | |||
| 2024 | £404,160 | £1,768,090 | 0 / 32 | |||
| 2023 | £1,453,582 | £363,121 | £361,653 | £5,762,692 | £0 | 2 / 35 |
| 2022 | £1,040,813 | £102,962 | £101,860 | £4,948,917 | £4,948,917 | 2 / 20 |
| 2021 | £292,916 | £73,279 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne
What does Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne do?
To provide support to patients and staff at the hospital and to raise funds for equipment, resources and staff training which are not available through NHS funding.
How much income did Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne report in 2025?
Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne reported total income of £308k and reported expenditure of £130k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne?
Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne has a program ratio of 24.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne registered as a charity?
Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 1988 as charity number 299230. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne?
Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Elizabeth Salter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne operate?
Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Victoria Hospital Wimborne is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299230.
Details
Victoria Road
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1ER
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Also Known As
- The League of Friends of the Victoria Hospital
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated