the friends of blandford community hospital

The charity supports the general public. The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Blandford Forum and operates in Dorset.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£196,052

Latest Expenditure

£244,308

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 38.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 36.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,225,011

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £98,019

Investments £11,504

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £60,639

Raising Funds £51,651

Governance £6,556

Grants to Institutions £23,919

Other Expenditure £47,340

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2021	£1,334,534	£159,630	£60,639	£2,770,912	£2,770,912	4 / 78