North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds
Also known as: Southmead Health Services Charitable Fund, Shine Together, Southmead Hospital Charity
The charity supports Cossham, Frenchay and Southmead Hospitals and the community within North Bristol NHS Trust. It exists to enchance the services for patients and to provide additional facilities for staff and funding for research, in addition to that which the Trust is normally able to provde.
Activities & Mission
The charity supports Cossham, Frenchay and Southmead Hospitals and the community within North Bristol NHS Trust. It exists to enchance the services for patients and to provide additional facilities for staff and funding for research, in addition to that which the Trust is normally able to provde.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,063,000 | £2,034,000 | £1,282,000 | £6,861,000 | £617,000 | 8 / 9 |
| 2024 | £1,740,000 | £3,587,000 | £2,832,000 | £6,759,000 | £1,152,000 | 8 / 6 |
| 2023 | £1,695,000 | £3,465,000 | £2,437,000 | £8,372,000 | £1,068,000 | 13 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,952,000 | £3,580,000 | £2,652,000 | £10,869,000 | £2,379,000 | 15 / 6 |
| 2021 | £2,885,743 | £2,817,357 | £2,006,925 | £12,093,231 | £11,062,084 | 14 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds
What does North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds do?
The charity supports Cossham, Frenchay and Southmead Hospitals and the community within North Bristol NHS Trust. It exists to enchance the services for patients and to provide additional facilities for staff and funding for research, in addition to that which the Trust is normally able to provde.
How much income did North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds report in 2025?
North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds reported total income of £2.06m and reported expenditure of £2.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds?
North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds has a program ratio of 62.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds registered as a charity?
North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 1996 as charity number 1055900. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds?
North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds 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 North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds operate?
North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds operates across 3 areas: Bristol City, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Is North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds a registered charity?
Yes — North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055900.
Details
Southmead Rd
Bristol
BS10 5NB
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Also Known As
- Southmead Health Services Charitable Fund
- Shine Together
- Southmead Hospital Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated