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The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital

Also known as: Friends of Swanage Hospital

TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF SWANAGE HOSPITAL

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Activities & Mission

TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF SWANAGE HOSPITAL

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
£250,583
Latest Expenditure
£251,155

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 29.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% 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 £3,454,463
Charitable Activities £2,840
Other Trading £3,554
Investments £78,706
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £72,547
Raising Funds £19,979
Governance £7,442
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

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
£250,583
£251,1550 / 10
2024
£3,539,608
£92,526£72,547£5,466,484£5,461,4340 / 0
2023
£178,593
£29,0200 / 12
2022
£647,405
£23,971£14,695£1,795,523£1,792,6940 / 12
2021
£221,611
£540,4440 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital

What does The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital do?

TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF SWANAGE HOSPITAL

How much income did The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital report in 2025?

The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital reported total income of £251k and reported expenditure of £251k 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 Swanage Hospital?

The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital has a program ratio of 2.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital registered as a charity?

The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 1977 as charity number 273058. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital?

The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital is governed by a board of 12 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 Swanage Hospital operate?

The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital a registered charity?

Yes — The League Of Friends Of The Swanage Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273058.

Details

Address
50 BENLEASE WAY
SWANAGE
BH19 2SZ
Registration Date
18 April 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
273058
Charity Number
273058

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Trustees

Charles Andrew Walter Smith
Deborah Anne Fullbrook
Deirdre Norma Selwyn
DR T J MORRIS
Janet Cathryn Owens
Judith Margaret Senior
LOUISA KATE SPURLING
MR M JENKINS
MR T BUCK
MRS P COOPER
Nicola Suzanne Acres
Paul Fernie Stirling

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Friends of Swanage Hospital

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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