The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends
Also known as: The League of Friends of the Worthing Hospitals, Friends of Worthing Hospitals
The object of the League is to relieve patients of the Worthing Hospitals and to support the work of the said Hospitals by the provision of medical equipment and facilities for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors. The League runs a shop, a trolley shop and cafe at Worthing Hospital as part of its primary charitable activites.
Activities & Mission
The object of the League is to relieve patients of the Worthing Hospitals and to support the work of the said Hospitals by the provision of medical equipment and facilities for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors. The League runs a shop, a trolley shop and cafe at Worthing Hospital as part of its primary charitable activites.
Grants
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £186,165
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 303). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £759,485 | £760,869 | £195,980 | £459,179 | £334,962 | 6 / 7 |
| 2024 | £764,368 | £698,775 | £107,885 | £460,563 | £389,003 | 7 / 8 |
| 2023 | £552,619 | £535,078 | £61,023 | £394,970 | £380,260 | 7 / 4 |
| 2022 | £449,497 | £420,533 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £500,017 | £482,250 | £122,362 | £348,465 | £316,697 | 7 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends
What does The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends do?
The object of the League is to relieve patients of the Worthing Hospitals and to support the work of the said Hospitals by the provision of medical equipment and facilities for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors. The League runs a shop, a trolley shop and cafe at Worthing Hospital as part of its primary charitable activites.
How much income did The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends report in 2025?
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends reported total income of £759k and reported expenditure of £761k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends?
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends has a program ratio of 25.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 303 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends registered as a charity?
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 1969 as charity number 208291. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends?
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Dolby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends operate?
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends a registered charity?
Yes — The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208291.
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The League of Friends of the Worthing Hospitals
- Friends of Worthing Hospitals
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated