The Royal Free Charity
We support the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Free Hospital, Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and North Middlesex University Hospital through four key strategic priorities: enhancing the experience of patients, supporting NHS staff, investing in innovation and research, and securing the best available technology and equipment for our clinicians.
Activities & Mission
We support the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Free Hospital, Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and North Middlesex University Hospital through four key strategic priorities: enhancing the experience of patients, supporting NHS staff, investing in innovation and research, and securing the best available technology and equipment for our clinicians.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Rotary Club of Islington, Highgate and Muswell Hill Benevolent Fund (organisation 262517)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Enfield and Cheshunt League of Hospital Friends (organisation 262482)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Bottoms up (organisation 3994871)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Salvation of the Living Rock Revealed (organisation 5056669)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,388,572 | £14,571,877 | £12,566,877 | £101,186,647 | £4,622,569 | 75 / 550 |
| 2024 | £14,817,151 | £15,663,976 | £14,117,976 | £109,851,793 | £3,071,158 | 86 / 500 |
| 2023 | £25,090,000 | £22,371,000 | £16,692,000 | £108,583,000 | £5,159,000 | 70 / 403 |
| 2022 | £25,347,000 | £12,163,000 | £7,783,000 | £106,653,000 | £4,501,000 | 68 / 400 |
| 2021 | £8,478,000 | £14,554,000 | £11,930,000 | £93,254,000 | £55,157,000 | 61 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Free Charity
What does The Royal Free Charity do?
We support the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Free Hospital, Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and North Middlesex University Hospital through four key strategic priorities: enhancing the experience of patients, supporting NHS staff, investing in innovation and research, and securing the best available technology and equipment for our clinicians.
How much income did The Royal Free Charity report in 2025?
The Royal Free Charity reported total income of £9.39m and reported expenditure of £14.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Free Charity?
The Royal Free Charity has a program ratio of 133.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Free Charity registered as a charity?
The Royal Free Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2016 as charity number 1165672. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Royal Free Charity?
The Royal Free Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Free Charity operate?
The Royal Free Charity operates across 4 areas: Barnet, Camden, Enfield and Haringey.
Is The Royal Free Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Free Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165672.
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LONDON
NW3 2PP
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