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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity

Also known as: Royal Berkshire and Battle Hospitals Charity, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Charity

The Charity seeks to secure donations, legacies, and sponsorship to enhance the care and treatment available to patients at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Through the provision of grants they support projects which improve patient care and the hospital environment, medical equipment, health education, staff development and welfare, and that fall outside of the remit of the NHS.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity seeks to secure donations, legacies, and sponsorship to enhance the care and treatment available to patients at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Through the provision of grants they support projects which improve patient care and the hospital environment, medical equipment, health education, staff development and welfare, and that fall outside of the remit of the NHS.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,266,000
Latest Expenditure
£1,690,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £868,000
Charitable Activities £192,000
Other Trading £15,000
Investments £191,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,254,000
Raising Funds £436,000
Governance £21,000
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
£1,266,000
£1,690,000£1,254,000£3,888,000£3,132,0000 / 35
2024
£843,000
£1,233,000£827,000£4,338,000£3,403,0000 / 35
2023
£1,641,000
£2,550,000£2,111,000£4,761,000£3,551,0000 / 33
2022
£1,557,000
£1,999,000£1,633,000£5,715,000£3,987,0000 / 20
2021
£2,649,000
£1,757,000£1,406,000£6,181,000£4,112,0000 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity

What does Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity do?

The Charity seeks to secure donations, legacies, and sponsorship to enhance the care and treatment available to patients at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Through the provision of grants they support projects which improve patient care and the hospital environment, medical equipment, health education, staff development and welfare, and that fall outside of the remit of the NHS.

How much income did Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity report in 2025?

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity reported total income of £1.27m and reported expenditure of £1.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity?

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity registered as a charity?

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 1996 as charity number 1052720. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity?

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity operate?

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity operates across 6 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Reading and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052720.

Details

Address
ROYAL BERKS CHARITY
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
READING
RG1 5AN
Registration Date
7 February 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1052720
Charity Number
1052720

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Trustees

ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Royal Berkshire and Battle Hospitals Charity
  • Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Charity

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14 May 2026
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