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Royal Orthopaedic Charity

Also known as: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

The charity's key purpose is to use it's resources to support the NHS and specifically the services provided by The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The type of activities that the charity funds are training and research, provision of specialist medical equipment and services that would not normally be provided from NHS resources but enhance the patients experience.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's key purpose is to use it's resources to support the NHS and specifically the services provided by The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The type of activities that the charity funds are training and research, provision of specialist medical equipment and services that would not normally be provided from NHS resources but enhance the patients experience.

Grants

Royal Orthopaedic Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£570,000
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£157,000
Latest Expenditure
£570,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £650,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £39,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £554,000
Raising Funds £30,000
Governance £5,000
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£157,000
£570,0000 / 0
2024
£242,000
£458,0000 / 0
2023
£160,000
£300,0000 / 0
2022
£689,000
£584,000£554,000£2,352,000£843,9831 / 0
2021
£673,000
£229,000£218,000£2,213,000£608,3611 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Orthopaedic Charity

What does Royal Orthopaedic Charity do?

The charity's key purpose is to use it's resources to support the NHS and specifically the services provided by The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The type of activities that the charity funds are training and research, provision of specialist medical equipment and services that would not normally be provided from NHS resources but enhance the patients experience.

How much income did Royal Orthopaedic Charity report in 2025?

Royal Orthopaedic Charity reported total income of £157k and reported expenditure of £570k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Orthopaedic Charity registered as a charity?

Royal Orthopaedic Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1999 as charity number 1078046. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Royal Orthopaedic Charity?

Royal Orthopaedic 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 Royal Orthopaedic Charity operate?

Royal Orthopaedic Charity operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Orthopaedic Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Orthopaedic Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078046.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 November 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3086376
Charity Number
1078046

Trustees

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Also Known As

  • The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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