Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund
Also known as: R U H Bath N H S Trust Charitable Funds, Ruhx
The Charity's aims are to further the charitable objectives relating to the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and continue to work with the RUH and RNHRD to improve the facilities & services for patients & staff. The main fundraising arm of the Charity, the Forever Friends Appeal, is continuing to fund major campaigns, as well as supporting all wards and departments.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's aims are to further the charitable objectives relating to the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and continue to work with the RUH and RNHRD to improve the facilities & services for patients & staff. The main fundraising arm of the Charity, the Forever Friends Appeal, is continuing to fund major campaigns, as well as supporting all wards and departments.
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 88% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £3,154,802 | £4,154,279 | £3,350,008 | £7,604,368 | £3,976,631 | 13 / 100 |
| 2024 | £3,067,415 | £5,379,804 | £4,616,380 | £8,518,814 | £2,677,289 | 14 / 100 |
| 2023 | £2,107,534 | £4,796,585 | £3,944,673 | £10,601,796 | £2,627,942 | 15 / 100 |
| 2022 | £3,082,975 | £1,957,451 | £1,147,292 | £13,636,141 | £2,547,922 | 15 / 100 |
| 2021 | £2,039,768 | £1,415,266 | £711,820 | £11,788,400 | £2,016,118 | 14 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund
What does Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund do?
The Charity's aims are to further the charitable objectives relating to the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and continue to work with the RUH and RNHRD to improve the facilities & services for patients & staff. The main fundraising arm of the Charity, the Forever Friends Appeal, is continuing to fund major campaigns, as well as supporting all wards and departments.
How much income did Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund report in 2025?
Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund reported total income of £3.15m and reported expenditure of £4.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund?
Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund has a program ratio of 106.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund registered as a charity?
Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 1996 as charity number 1058323. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund?
Royal United Hospital 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 United Hospital Charitable Fund operate?
Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
Is Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Royal United Hospital Charitable Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058323.
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Also Known As
- R U H Bath N H S Trust Charitable Funds
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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