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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £498,221 | £581,425 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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 2024?
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends reported total income of £764k and reported expenditure of £699k for the financial year ending 2024, 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 14.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% 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 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.
Details
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
WORTHING
West Sussex
BN11 2DH
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Also Known As
- The League of Friends of the Worthing Hospitals
- Friends of Worthing Hospitals
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated