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Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital

Also known as: Friends of Wmh, The Friends, The League of Friends of the Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury

Working with Dorset Healthcare and other relevant organisations, to ensure the long-term existence of the Westminster Memorial Hospital.Supporting staff in delivering excellent standards of treatment and care by raising funds for medical equipment, vehicles, refurbishment and infrastructure projects that are beyond the affordability and scope of the NHS.

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Activities & Mission

Working with Dorset Healthcare and other relevant organisations, to ensure the long-term existence of the Westminster Memorial Hospital.Supporting staff in delivering excellent standards of treatment and care by raising funds for medical equipment, vehicles, refurbishment and infrastructure projects that are beyond the affordability and scope of the NHS.

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

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income
£106,155
Latest Expenditure
£400,744

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 46.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 61.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £840,632
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £21,136
Investments £8,986
Other Income £250

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,853
Raising Funds £24,118
Governance £3,703
Grants to Institutions £13,421
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — League of Friends of the Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury (organisation 281419)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£106,155
£400,7440 / 10
2023
£871,004
£44,971£20,853£2,427,313£2,022,3710 / 7
2022
£393,750
£44,6510 / 8
2021
£429,572
£305,2400 / 6
2020
£172,575
£194,7080 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital

What does Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital do?

Working with Dorset Healthcare and other relevant organisations, to ensure the long-term existence of the Westminster Memorial Hospital.Supporting staff in delivering excellent standards of treatment and care by raising funds for medical equipment, vehicles, refurbishment and infrastructure projects that are beyond the affordability and scope of the NHS.

How much income did Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital report in 2024?

Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital reported total income of £106k and reported expenditure of £401k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital registered as a charity?

Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 2019 as charity number 1184477. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital?

Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital operate?

Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184477.

Details

Address
WESTMINSTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ABBEY WALK
SHAFTESBURY
SP7 8BD
Registration Date
18 July 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5145200
Charity Number
1184477

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Trustees

Anthony Philip Proctor
Also governs 1 other charity
Julian Caulfeild Mostyn Prichard
Justine Andrea Elmendorff
Nigel Melville Douglas House

Also Known As

  • Friends of Wmh
  • The Friends
  • The League of Friends of the Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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