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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity

Also known as: St Albans and Hemel Hempstead NHS Trust Charity, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Charity, Raise (West Hertfordshire Hospitals Charity), West Herts Hospitals Charity

We are the only registered charity dedicated to supporting patient care across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We believe that every patient deserves the highest quality care possible. Charitable donations help fund the latest technology, environmental enhancements, staff development and extra comforts that make such a difference to patients, day after day.

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Activities & Mission

We are the only registered charity dedicated to supporting patient care across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We believe that every patient deserves the highest quality care possible. Charitable donations help fund the latest technology, environmental enhancements, staff development and extra comforts that make such a difference to patients, day after day.

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

Latest Income
£967,000
Latest Expenditure
£1,308,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 64.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 36.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £623,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £36,000
Other Income £308,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £842,000
Raising Funds £452,000
Governance £26,000
Grants to Institutions £417,000
Other Expenditure £14,000

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
£967,000
£1,308,000£842,000£124,000£124,0000 / 5
2024
£580,000
£816,000£508,000£465,000£240,0000 / 4
2023
£613,000
£1,131,000£1,048,000£687,000£687,0004 / 0
2022
£529,000
£705,000£634,000£1,265,000£540,0000 / 0
2021
£1,170,000
£766,000£682,000£1,414,000£664,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity

What does West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity do?

We are the only registered charity dedicated to supporting patient care across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We believe that every patient deserves the highest quality care possible. Charitable donations help fund the latest technology, environmental enhancements, staff development and extra comforts that make such a difference to patients, day after day.

How much income did West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity report in 2025?

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity reported total income of £967k and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity registered as a charity?

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 1996 as charity number 1052210. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity?

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity operate?

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity a registered charity?

Yes — West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052210.

Details

Address
Watford General Hospital
60 Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
Website
whhc.org.uk
Registration Date
23 January 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1052210
Charity Number
1052210

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Trustees

West Hertfordshire Hospital's NHS Trust

Also Known As

  • St Albans and Hemel Hempstead NHS Trust Charity
  • West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Charity
  • Raise (West Hertfordshire Hospitals Charity)
  • West Herts Hospitals Charity

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