The NHS Confederation

The NHS Confederation supports healthcare services in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. It is the membership body for providers and commissioners of healthcare. We seek to support our members and the wider system to plan, deliver and transform health and care systems for the benefit of patients, carers and the public.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£23,950,997

Latest Expenditure

£24,645,845

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 81.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 19.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,934

Charitable Activities £17,877,318

Other Trading £5,506,709

Investments £565,036

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,113,072

Raising Funds £4,532,773

Governance £334,464

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£23,950,997	£24,645,845	£20,113,072	£8,480,372	£8,480,372	273 / 80
2024	£23,788,352	£24,706,135	£20,629,059	£9,126,254	£9,126,254	265 / 75
2023	£22,584,114	£22,112,936	£19,721,246	£9,540,774	£9,311,406	245 / 1
2022	£17,641,683	£16,577,518	£15,396,965	£9,442,710	£9,046,846	210 / 0
2021	£15,045,776	£15,211,538	£14,179,773	£8,312,021	£7,734,448	210 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The NHS Confederation

What does The NHS Confederation do?

How much income did The NHS Confederation report in 2025?

The NHS Confederation reported total income of £23.95m and reported expenditure of £24.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The NHS Confederation registered as a charity?

The NHS Confederation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 2002 as charity number 1090329. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The NHS Confederation?

The NHS Confederation is governed by a board of 23 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The NHS Confederation operate?

The NHS Confederation operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is The NHS Confederation a registered charity?

Yes — The NHS Confederation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090329.