National Health Service Retirement Fellowship
The National Health Service Retirement Fellowship offers social, leisure and educational activities and welfare support to retired NHS and social care staff and their partners. Branch and national activities facilitate continued and new friendships and members are supported in times of difficulties and financial hardship.
Activities & Mission
The National Health Service Retirement Fellowship offers social, leisure and educational activities and welfare support to retired NHS and social care staff and their partners. Branch and national activities facilitate continued and new friendships and members are supported in times of difficulties and financial hardship.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £724,126 | £755,218 | £755,218 | £642,062 | £231,575 | 7 / 1000 |
| 2024 | £706,834 | £738,215 | £738,215 | £673,508 | £623,893 | 11 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £724,876 | £862,055 | £862,055 | £704,257 | £648,745 | 3 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £475,202 | £531,428 | 0 / 1000 | |||
| 2021 | £304,184 | £357,495 | 0 / 1000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Health Service Retirement Fellowship
What does National Health Service Retirement Fellowship do?
The National Health Service Retirement Fellowship offers social, leisure and educational activities and welfare support to retired NHS and social care staff and their partners. Branch and national activities facilitate continued and new friendships and members are supported in times of difficulties and financial hardship.
How much income did National Health Service Retirement Fellowship report in 2025?
National Health Service Retirement Fellowship reported total income of £724k and reported expenditure of £755k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Health Service Retirement Fellowship?
National Health Service Retirement Fellowship has a program ratio of 104.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Health Service Retirement Fellowship registered as a charity?
National Health Service Retirement Fellowship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 1983 as charity number 287936. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs National Health Service Retirement Fellowship?
National Health Service Retirement Fellowship is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Health Service Retirement Fellowship operate?
National Health Service Retirement Fellowship operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is National Health Service Retirement Fellowship a registered charity?
Yes — National Health Service Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287936.
Details
Unit C
Regent House
9 Crown Square
Poundbur
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated