Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund
MCH Charity fundraises to enchance the work of MCHFT and support the community. We grant funds for things over and above NHS provision and which improve care and experience for patients and support staff wellbeing. We fund high-tech equipment, facilities, art and extras that make people's experience at our hospitals and in our community services the best it can be.
Activities & Mission
MCH Charity fundraises to enchance the work of MCHFT and support the community. We grant funds for things over and above NHS provision and which improve care and experience for patients and support staff wellbeing. We fund high-tech equipment, facilities, art and extras that make people's experience at our hospitals and in our community services the best it can be.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Leighton Hospital League of Friends (organisation 502572)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £578,397 | £818,245 | £747,277 | £812,683 | £756,757 | 0 / 5 |
| 2024 | £881,252 | £875,049 | £825,070 | £1,045,400 | £939,364 | 0 / 5 |
| 2023 | £337,346 | £456,019 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £480,835 | £475,831 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £551,988 | £500,743 | £452,699 | £1,150,546 | £250,000 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund
What does Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund do?
MCH Charity fundraises to enchance the work of MCHFT and support the community. We grant funds for things over and above NHS provision and which improve care and experience for patients and support staff wellbeing. We fund high-tech equipment, facilities, art and extras that make people's experience at our hospitals and in our community services the best it can be.
How much income did Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund report in 2025?
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund reported total income of £578k and reported expenditure of £818k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund?
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund has a program ratio of 129.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund registered as a charity?
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 1995 as charity number 1049008. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund?
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund operate?
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund operates across 5 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Shropshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charitable Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049008.
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Crewe
CW1 4QJ
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