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The Countess Charity

Also known as: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Charitable Funds, The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust Charitable Fund

Mission Statement - The Charity Aims to use the charitable income it receives to enhance and improve the patient experience at our hospital, focusing on areas not covered or fully supported by NHS funds. The charity aims to generate income for general purpose and specific projects and administers all donations in a manner that is both professional and sensitive to the needs of the donor.

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Activities & Mission

Mission Statement - The Charity Aims to use the charitable income it receives to enhance and improve the patient experience at our hospital, focusing on areas not covered or fully supported by NHS funds. The charity aims to generate income for general purpose and specific projects and administers all donations in a manner that is both professional and sensitive to the needs of the donor.

Grants

The Countess Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2025)
£213,000
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 Information

Latest Income
£664,000
Latest Expenditure
£442,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 52.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 51.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £264,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £259,000
Investments £141,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £234,000
Raising Funds £208,000
Governance £21,000
Grants to Institutions £213,000
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
£664,000
£442,000£234,000£1,919,000£820,0003 / 5
2024
£630,000
£730,000£556,000£1,676,000£762,0003 / 2
2023
£629,000
£423,000£239,000£1,786,000£809,0004 / 5
2022
£782,000
£428,000£229,000£1,613,000£769,0004 / 0
2021
£727,000
£660,000£538,000£1,222,000£557,0005 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Countess Charity

What does The Countess Charity do?

Mission Statement - The Charity Aims to use the charitable income it receives to enhance and improve the patient experience at our hospital, focusing on areas not covered or fully supported by NHS funds. The charity aims to generate income for general purpose and specific projects and administers all donations in a manner that is both professional and sensitive to the needs of the donor.

How much income did The Countess Charity report in 2025?

The Countess Charity reported total income of £664k and reported expenditure of £442k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Countess Charity registered as a charity?

The Countess Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 1995 as charity number 1050015. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Countess Charity?

The Countess 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 The Countess Charity operate?

The Countess Charity operates across 2 areas: Uganda and Cheshire West & Chester.

Is The Countess Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Countess Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050015.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 October 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1050015
Charity Number
1050015

Trustees

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Also Known As

  • The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Charitable Funds
  • The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust Charitable Fund

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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