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The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath)

Also known as: Friends of the Ruh

PROVIDING COMFORT AND AMENITIES AND PATIENT SUPPORT FOR THE ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL BATH

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDING COMFORT AND AMENITIES AND PATIENT SUPPORT FOR THE ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL BATH

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
£1,749,326
Latest Expenditure
£1,443,376

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 61% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £440,935
Charitable Activities £1,274,171
Other Trading £4,351
Investments £29,869
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,409,716
Raising Funds £33,660
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £343,112
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
£1,749,326
£1,443,376£1,409,716£1,605,424£1,605,42412 / 238
2024
£1,370,962
£1,373,447£1,289,971£1,299,474£1,298,23313 / 198
2023
£1,173,888
£1,109,349£1,040,226£1,301,959£1,245,07113 / 173
2022
£678,262
£594,457£518,487£1,237,420£1,065,1649 / 131
2021
£634,909
£501,495£450,261£1,153,615£986,35911 / 114

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath)

What does The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) do?

PROVIDING COMFORT AND AMENITIES AND PATIENT SUPPORT FOR THE ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL BATH

How much income did The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) report in 2025?

The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £1.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath)?

The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) has a program ratio of 80.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) registered as a charity?

The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 2018 as charity number 1176686. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath)?

The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) 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 League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) operate?

The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) operates across 3 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Is The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) a registered charity?

Yes — The League Of Friends Of The Royal United Hospitals (bath) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176686.

Details

Address
FRIENDS OF THE RUH
Royal United Hospitals
Combe Park
BATH
BA1 3NG
Registration Date
16 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5114321
Charity Number
1176686

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Trustees

Andrea Pierce
David William Biggs
Paul Satterly
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip Addis
Also governs 1 other charity
Phillip Roger Berry
Richard James Bryan
Ronald Michael Helvey Chair

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Friends of the Ruh

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