West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends
Also known as: Newbury Hospitals Helpers' League, West Berkshire Community League of Friends
The principal objective of the League is to help and benefit patients and medical staff at the West Berkshire Community Hospital. It seeks to meet its objective by funding the purchase of medical equipment for use within the West Berkshire Community Hospital and by Community Nursing. This equipment would not otherwise be available and the League selects equipment on the basis of merit and need
Activities & Mission
The principal objective of the League is to help and benefit patients and medical staff at the West Berkshire Community Hospital. It seeks to meet its objective by funding the purchase of medical equipment for use within the West Berkshire Community Hospital and by Community Nursing. This equipment would not otherwise be available and the League selects equipment on the basis of merit and need
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Age Concern - Thatcham and District (organisation 279318)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £165,622 | £256,217 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2024 | £63,578 | £55,356 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £71,653 | £163,130 | 0 / 48 | |||
| 2022 | £587,702 | £152,009 | £150,121 | £592,946 | £592,946 | 0 / 54 |
| 2021 | £38,880 | £8,979 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends
What does West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends do?
The principal objective of the League is to help and benefit patients and medical staff at the West Berkshire Community Hospital. It seeks to meet its objective by funding the purchase of medical equipment for use within the West Berkshire Community Hospital and by Community Nursing. This equipment would not otherwise be available and the League selects equipment on the basis of merit and need
How much income did West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends report in 2025?
West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends reported total income of £166k and reported expenditure of £256k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends?
West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends has a program ratio of 25.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends registered as a charity?
West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1966 as charity number 246183. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends?
West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart Howard STEPHENS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends operate?
West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends operates in West Berkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends a registered charity?
Yes — West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 246183.
Details
London Road
Benham Hill
Thatcham
Berkshire
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Newbury Hospitals Helpers' League
- West Berkshire Community League of Friends
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated