The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital
Also known as: League of Friends of the Shrewsbury Hospitals, The Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, The League of Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Raising money for the Royal Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital in order to purchase much needed equipment not provided by the NHS Trust.
Activities & Mission
Raising money for the Royal Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital in order to purchase much needed equipment not provided by the NHS Trust.
Grants
The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2024)
- £28,190
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 375). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203,080 | £929,571 | £67,470 | £1,148,045 | £1,148,045 | 19 / 200 |
| 2023 | £922,780 | £983,227 | £236,634 | £874,536 | £784,629 | 17 / 200 |
| 2022 | £709,645 | £887,555 | £883,027 | £934,983 | £929,586 | 17 / 200 |
| 2021 | £662,205 | £552,249 | £547,500 | £1,112,893 | £1,112,893 | 17 / 200 |
| 2020 | £577,575 | £697,135 | £694,567 | £1,002,937 | £1,002,937 | 18 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital
What does The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital do?
Raising money for the Royal Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital in order to purchase much needed equipment not provided by the NHS Trust.
How much income did The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital report in 2024?
The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £930k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital?
The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital has a program ratio of 5.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 375 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital registered as a charity?
The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1970 as charity number 500509. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital?
The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAIN GILMOUR. 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 Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital operate?
The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital operates across 2 areas: Powys and Shropshire.
Is The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital a registered charity?
Yes — The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 500509.
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Registry Information
Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- League of Friends of the Shrewsbury Hospitals
- The Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- The League of Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated