the patients association

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The Patients Association is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Middlesex and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Patients Association exists to promote the health and wellbeing of people in the United Kingdom by influencing the enhancement of health and care services and assisting people to secure the most suitable care and support.

Fundraising

See where The Patients Association is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£708,592

Latest Expenditure

£629,522

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 82.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 20.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £404,351

Charitable Activities £283,354

Other Trading £11,390

Investments £9,497

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £517,058

Raising Funds £112,464

Governance £13,216

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£708,592	£629,522	£517,058	£476,352	£476,352	10 / 1
2023	£687,689	£599,394	£533,902	£397,282	£397,282	9 / 1
2022	£638,487	£577,682	£525,404	£308,987	£308,987	9 / 1
2021	£650,100	£579,876	£518,883	£248,182	£248,182	9 / 1
2020	£471,631	£408,636				0 / 1