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The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity

Also known as: The Cardiothoracic Centre - Liverpool Charity, LHCH Charity, Liv Hrt Chst Hosp Nhsft, The Heart Appeal, The Merseybeat Appeal

Funds are applied to Research into diseases of the heart and lungs;Enhanced welfare and amenities available to staff and patients;Purchase of invaluable additional medical equipment;Provide education opportunities for our staff to develop their clinical techniques to further improve patient care;Robert Owen House providing inexpensive overnight accommodation to patient relatives

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Activities & Mission

Funds are applied to Research into diseases of the heart and lungs;Enhanced welfare and amenities available to staff and patients;Purchase of invaluable additional medical equipment;Provide education opportunities for our staff to develop their clinical techniques to further improve patient care;Robert Owen House providing inexpensive overnight accommodation to patient relatives

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
£634,738
Latest Expenditure
£573,166

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 57.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 41.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% 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 £521,328
Charitable Activities £74,682
Other Trading £12,282
Investments £0
Other Income £26,446

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £330,706
Raising Funds £238,146
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £4,314

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
£634,738
£573,166£330,706£1,276,936£1,276,9360 / 0
2024
£729,639
£1,170,420£942,067£1,228,817£1,228,8174 / 0
2023
£692,612
£1,016,030£821,206£1,519,774£1,519,7742 / 0
2022
£557,374
£937,292£770,147£1,866,514£1,866,5142 / 0
2021
£1,321,480
£982,171£852,423£2,161,042£2,161,0002 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity

What does The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity do?

Funds are applied to Research into diseases of the heart and lungs;Enhanced welfare and amenities available to staff and patients;Purchase of invaluable additional medical equipment;Provide education opportunities for our staff to develop their clinical techniques to further improve patient care;Robert Owen House providing inexpensive overnight accommodation to patient relatives

How much income did The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity report in 2025?

The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity reported total income of £635k and reported expenditure of £573k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity?

The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity has a program ratio of 52.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity registered as a charity?

The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 1996 as charity number 1052813. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity?

The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity operate?

The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052813.

Details

Address
Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
Merseyside
L14 3PE
Registration Date
9 February 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1052813
Charity Number
1052813

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Trustees

LIVERPOOL HEART & CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Cardiothoracic Centre - Liverpool Charity
  • LHCH Charity
  • Liv Hrt Chst Hosp Nhsft
  • The Heart Appeal
  • The Merseybeat Appeal

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