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League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital

Also known as: League of Friends of the Taunton Hospitals

To raise funds and invite and receive contributions by way of subscriptions, donations or otherwise to supplement as the League thinks fit the resources of the hospital service in consultation with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; to support the hospital by means of voluntary service; to provide facilities for patients and relatives.

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Activities & Mission

To raise funds and invite and receive contributions by way of subscriptions, donations or otherwise to supplement as the League thinks fit the resources of the hospital service in consultation with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; to support the hospital by means of voluntary service; to provide facilities for patients and relatives.

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
£1,495,529
Latest Expenditure
£968,935

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 23.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 36.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 64.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% 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

Donations & Legacies £687,942
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £729,896
Investments £59,441
Other Income £18,250

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £350,693
Raising Funds £618,242
Governance £7,818
Grants to Institutions £0
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,495,529
£968,935£350,693£2,364,641£2,285,4066 / 75
2024
£627,326
£2,201,074£1,759,590£1,838,047£1,509,5175 / 70
2023
£1,561,836
£543,964£220,399£3,411,794£1,322,3195 / 50
2022
£763,866
£457,415£190,970£2,393,922£2,121,0425 / 30
2021
£913,251
£695,499£449,725£2,087,472£1,856,3265 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital

What does League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital do?

To raise funds and invite and receive contributions by way of subscriptions, donations or otherwise to supplement as the League thinks fit the resources of the hospital service in consultation with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; to support the hospital by means of voluntary service; to provide facilities for patients and relatives.

How much income did League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital report in 2025?

League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £969k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital?

League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital has a program ratio of 23.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital registered as a charity?

League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1967 as charity number 250797. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital?

League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL KENNETH HANDBURY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital operate?

League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital a registered charity?

Yes — League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 250797.

Details

Address
c/o CHURCH BARNS
HOCKWORTHY
WELLINGTON
TA21 0NW
Registration Date
14 February 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
250797
Charity Number
250797

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Trustees

NIGEL KENNETH HANDBURY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANNE BARTABY
COLIN HAWKINS
COLIN RICHARD BARRELL
ELIZABETH KINGSTON
HILARY CORCORAN
Also governs 2 other charities
Jasmine Lucas
JOSEPHINE PARSONS
Nicholas Booth
Peter Michael Swinburn
Rachel Swinburn
SUSAN EWAN

Also Known As

  • League of Friends of the Taunton Hospitals

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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