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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.

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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.

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

Latest Income
£196,052
Latest Expenditure
£244,308

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 38.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£196,052
£244,3080 / 118
2024
£195,843
£240,9420 / 60
2023
£247,914
£190,5420 / 80
2022
£228,756
£298,5810 / 80
2021
£1,334,534
£159,630£60,639£2,770,912£2,770,9124 / 78

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 2025?

The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital reported total income of £196k and reported expenditure of £244k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital?

The Friends Of Blandford Community Hospital has a program ratio of 4.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 11 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.

Details

Address
Blandford Hospital
Milldown Road
BLANDFORD FORUM
DT11 7DD
Registration Date
14 December 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800482
Charity Number
800482

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Trustees

Alison Collingwood BROWN
JOSEPH HICKISH
Also governs 2 other charities
Karabi Pluck
LINDA ANN PRIOR
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicci Brown
PETER RICHELL
Roger Bradshaw
STEVEN COLE
TREVOR BRIDLE
WILLIAM MILLER MCLAUGHLIN
Yvonne Thorne

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
14 May 2026
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