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Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends

Also known as: Wrexham Hospitals' League of Friends

The League was established to raise funds for, and provide physical anenities for the benefit of patients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, and to support the charitable work of the Hospital.

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Activities & Mission

The League was established to raise funds for, and provide physical anenities for the benefit of patients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, and to support the charitable work of the Hospital.

Grants

Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2024)
£229,916
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£577,795
Latest Expenditure
£659,792

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 45.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 55.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% 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

Donations & Legacies £10,524
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £506,264
Investments £61,007
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £297,054
Raising Funds £362,738
Governance £6,295
Grants to Institutions £229,916
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 2024.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£577,795
£659,792£297,054£3,584,939£261,9083 / 74
2023
£433,409
£433,7370 / 74
2022
£195,526
£153,9520 / 74
2021
£97,410
£109,4580 / 74
2020
£430,766
£514,5280 / 74

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends

What does Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends do?

The League was established to raise funds for, and provide physical anenities for the benefit of patients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, and to support the charitable work of the Hospital.

How much income did Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends report in 2024?

Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends reported total income of £578k and reported expenditure of £660k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends?

Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends has a program ratio of 51.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends registered as a charity?

Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 1973 as charity number 502242. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends?

Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN BRYDEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends operate?

Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends operates across 5 areas, including Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends a registered charity?

Yes — Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 502242.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
8 March 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
502242
Charity Number
502242

Trustees

STEPHEN BRYDEN Chair
Antony James Osborne
Kathleen Mary Edwards
kirsty thomson
Lynn Hughes
MRS BRENDA MARGARET BRYDEN

Also Known As

  • Wrexham Hospitals' League of Friends

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