Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund
Also known as: R C H Trust Charitable Fund, Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity
the enhancement of patients' welfare and health whilst being treated at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals;the advancement of education (which includes research);the advancement of equality, diversity, and human rights, in so far as this may relate to health needs; andother purposes beneficial to the community not falling under any of the other three heads.
Activities & Mission
the enhancement of patients' welfare and health whilst being treated at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals;the advancement of education (which includes research);the advancement of equality, diversity, and human rights, in so far as this may relate to health needs; andother purposes beneficial to the community not falling under any of the other three heads.
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 4% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% 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.
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 2018 — The Cornwall G I Cancer Appeal (organisation 298577)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,798,522 | £1,027,553 | £761,010 | £4,051,420 | £2,208,957 | 0 / 120 |
| 2024 | £654,737 | £1,028,135 | £775,434 | £2,232,852 | £1,635,137 | 0 / 125 |
| 2023 | £747,000 | £830,000 | £678,000 | £2,484,000 | £1,750,000 | 0 / 125 |
| 2022 | £763,000 | £597,000 | £474,000 | £2,670,000 | £1,997,000 | 0 / 130 |
| 2021 | £1,068,000 | £809,000 | £707,000 | £2,417,000 | £1,825,000 | 0 / 125 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund
What does Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund do?
the enhancement of patients' welfare and health whilst being treated at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals;the advancement of education (which includes research);the advancement of equality, diversity, and human rights, in so far as this may relate to health needs; andother purposes beneficial to the community not falling under any of the other three heads.
How much income did Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund report in 2025?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund reported total income of £2.80m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund has a program ratio of 27.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund registered as a charity?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 1995 as charity number 1049687. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund operate?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Isles Of Scilly.
Is Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049687.
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Also Known As
- R C H Trust Charitable Fund
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated