University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity
Also known as: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Charitable Fund, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund, Christchurch Hospital Charity, Gullys Place, Jigsaw Appeal, Ladybird Appeal, Poole Hospital Charity, Robert White Legacy Fund, Royal Bournemouth Hospital Charity, Spring Appeal
The Charity undertakes as part of its fundraising, various activities involving both staff and the general public to generate income. All income is utilised for the benefit of staff and patient welfare within the Trust.
Activities & Mission
The Charity undertakes as part of its fundraising, various activities involving both staff and the general public to generate income. All income is utilised for the benefit of staff and patient welfare within the Trust.
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 9% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 — Poole Hospital Cancer Treatment Trust (organisation 264841)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Logres Trust (organisation 298189)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Friends of the Bournemouth Eye Unit (organisation 1013029)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Bournemouth Voluntary Care Committee for Tuberculosis and Diseases of the Chest (organisation 207598)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,031,000 | £3,332,000 | £2,425,000 | £17,965,000 | £10,331,000 | 0 / 25 |
| 2024 | £4,970,000 | £3,222,000 | £2,478,000 | £15,245,000 | £9,685,000 | 0 / 25 |
| 2023 | £3,983,000 | £2,842,000 | £2,305,000 | £12,704,000 | £6,862,000 | 0 / 25 |
| 2022 | £10,291,000 | £2,668,000 | £2,108,000 | £12,004,000 | £3,496,000 | 0 / 8 |
| 2021 | £1,295,000 | £1,394,000 | £1,046,000 | £4,168,000 | £1,752,000 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity
What does University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity do?
The Charity undertakes as part of its fundraising, various activities involving both staff and the general public to generate income. All income is utilised for the benefit of staff and patient welfare within the Trust.
How much income did University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity report in 2025?
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity reported total income of £6.03m and reported expenditure of £3.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity?
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity has a program ratio of 40.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity registered as a charity?
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 1996 as charity number 1057366. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity?
University Hospitals Dorset NHS 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity operate?
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity operates across 3 areas: Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Is University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity a registered charity?
Yes — University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057366.
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CASTLE LANE EAST
BOURNEMOUTH
BH7 7DW
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Also Known As
- Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Charitable Fund
- Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- The Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund
- Christchurch Hospital Charity
- Gullys Place
- Jigsaw Appeal
- Ladybird Appeal
- Poole Hospital Charity
- Robert White Legacy Fund
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital Charity
- Spring Appeal
- The Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated