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Leicester Hospitals Charity

Also known as: Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust Charitable Fund, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Charitable Fund

The aim of the Charity is to:- provide welfare and amenities to patients- provide welfare and amenities to staff- enable funding of research- purchase medical, surgical and other equipment and services- purchase or construct assets for donation to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Activities & Mission

The aim of the Charity is to:- provide welfare and amenities to patients- provide welfare and amenities to staff- enable funding of research- purchase medical, surgical and other equipment and services- purchase or construct assets for donation to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Grants

Leicester Hospitals Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£4,272,472
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,888,929
Latest Expenditure
£4,272,472

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,420,147
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £254,679
Investments £214,103
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,366,393
Raising Funds £906,079
Governance £18,717
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,888,929
£4,272,472£3,366,393£6,657,684£017 / 0
2024
£2,384,049
£4,518,836£3,612,160£7,979,993£018 / 0
2023
£5,512,523
£3,085,831£2,168,077£9,722,142£4,235,00016 / 0
2022
£3,354,207
£3,906,788£3,141,565£7,693,242£4,868,00013 / 0
2021
£4,340,874
£6,694,307£6,051,053£8,047,676£4,788,00012 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leicester Hospitals Charity

What does Leicester Hospitals Charity do?

The aim of the Charity is to:- provide welfare and amenities to patients- provide welfare and amenities to staff- enable funding of research- purchase medical, surgical and other equipment and services- purchase or construct assets for donation to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

How much income did Leicester Hospitals Charity report in 2025?

Leicester Hospitals Charity reported total income of £2.89m and reported expenditure of £4.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Leicester Hospitals Charity registered as a charity?

Leicester Hospitals Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 1996 as charity number 1056804. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Leicester Hospitals Charity?

Leicester Hospitals Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leicester Hospitals Charity operate?

Leicester Hospitals Charity operates across 2 areas: Leicester City and Leicestershire.

Is Leicester Hospitals Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Leicester Hospitals Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056804.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 July 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056804
Charity Number
1056804

Trustees

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTERSHIRE NHS TRUST

Also Known As

  • Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust Charitable Fund
  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Charitable Fund

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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