The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital
Also known as: The League of Friends of the Blandford Community Hospital, The League of Friends of the Blandford Hospital, Friends of Blandford Hospital
The objects of the Friends shall be to provide support and assistance to patients of the Blandford Community Hospital and preserve and protect the health of the community by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the NHS or statutory authorities.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the Friends shall be to provide support and assistance to patients of the Blandford Community Hospital and preserve and protect the health of the community by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the NHS or statutory authorities.
Grants
The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £243,974
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability
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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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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £186,101 | £243,974 | 0 / 115 | |||
| 2025 | £196,052 | £244,308 | 0 / 118 | |||
| 2024 | £195,843 | £240,942 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2023 | £247,914 | £190,542 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2022 | £228,756 | £298,581 | 0 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital
What does The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital do?
The objects of the Friends shall be to provide support and assistance to patients of the Blandford Community Hospital and preserve and protect the health of the community by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the NHS or statutory authorities.
How much income did The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital report in 2026?
The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital reported total income of £186k and reported expenditure of £244k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital registered as a charity?
The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1988 as charity number 800482. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital?
The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital operate?
The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800482.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The League of Friends of the Blandford Community Hospital
- The League of Friends of the Blandford Hospital
- Friends of Blandford Hospital
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated