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The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital

The Friends provide services within the hospital to enhance the patients' stay. It also buys equipment for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. It does this through various fundraising activities throughout the year.

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Activities & Mission

The Friends provide services within the hospital to enhance the patients' stay. It also buys equipment for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. It does this through various fundraising activities throughout the year.

Grants

The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£172,785
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

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£115,655
Latest Expenditure
£172,785

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 149.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£115,655
£172,7850 / 12
2024
£420,480
£197,4500 / 6
2023
£115,818
£213,7740 / 27
2022
£65,928
£79,2220 / 25
2021
£51,923
£110,5200 / 25

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Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital

What does The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital do?

The Friends provide services within the hospital to enhance the patients' stay. It also buys equipment for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. It does this through various fundraising activities throughout the year.

How much income did The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital report in 2025?

The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital reported total income of £116k and reported expenditure of £173k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital registered as a charity?

The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 1993 as charity number 1016883. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital?

The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elaine Pinkster. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital operate?

The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1016883.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 January 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1016883
Charity Number
1016883

Trustees

Elaine Pinkster Chair
Alexandra Marsanu
Andrew Goodwin
Hilary O'Neill
Irene Margarita Omana
Isabel Davies
MRS A DIGGLE
Also governs 1 other charity
Rita Spackman
Sara Munds
Thomas Brown
VIRGINIA MORCK

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