Mwl NHS Charity

Also known as: The St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals Charitable Fund, Whiston and St Helens Hospitals Charity, Whiston and St Helens Hospitals' Charity

To provide equipment, comfort items and therapeutic aids for patients. Provide education and training for both patients and staff.

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Activities & Mission

To provide equipment, comfort items and therapeutic aids for patients. Provide education and training for both patients and staff.

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

Knowsley Lancashire Sefton St Helens

Financial Information

Latest Income

£321,000

Latest Expenditure

£645,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% 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

Donations & Legacies £402,000

Charitable Activities £10,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £58,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £418,000

Raising Funds £47,000

Governance £17,000

Grants to Institutions £356,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£321,000	£645,000				0 / 35
2024	£571,000	£465,000	£418,000	£1,652,000	£302,000	0 / 10
2023	£152,253	£156,009				0 / 0
2022	£163,373	£130,045				0 / 0
2021	£303,458	£244,931				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Mwl NHS Charity

What does Mwl NHS Charity do?

To provide equipment, comfort items and therapeutic aids for patients. Provide education and training for both patients and staff.

How much income did Mwl NHS Charity report in 2025?

Mwl NHS Charity reported total income of £321k and reported expenditure of £645k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mwl NHS Charity?

Mwl NHS Charity has a program ratio of 88.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mwl NHS Charity registered as a charity?

Mwl NHS Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 1996 as charity number 1053125. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Mwl NHS Charity?

Mwl NHS 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 Mwl NHS Charity operate?

Mwl NHS Charity operates across 4 areas: Knowsley, Lancashire, Sefton and St Helens.

Is Mwl NHS Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Mwl NHS Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053125.