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
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £634,738 | £573,166 | £330,706 | £1,276,936 | £1,276,936 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £729,639 | £1,170,420 | £942,067 | £1,228,817 | £1,228,817 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £692,612 | £1,016,030 | £821,206 | £1,519,774 | £1,519,774 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £557,374 | £937,292 | £770,147 | £1,866,514 | £1,866,514 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,321,480 | £982,171 | £852,423 | £2,161,042 | £2,161,000 | 2 / 0 |
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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
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
Merseyside
L14 3PE
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Also Known As
- The Cardiothoracic Centre - Liverpool Charity
- LHCH Charity
- Liv Hrt Chst Hosp Nhsft
- The Heart Appeal
- The Merseybeat Appeal
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated