Question 1

What is the mission of BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY?

Accepted Answer

The charity supports a wide range of charitable and health related activities benefiting both patients and staff across Bedfordshire Hospitals (incorporating both Bedford Hospital  and Luton & Dunstable Hospital) that the NHS is unable to provide. Charity 1061003 Bedford Hospital Charitable Fund was amalgamated into this charity in 2022 in line with the merger of the hospital's corporate trustee

Question 2

What is the financial size of BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY?

Accepted Answer

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,233,000 and total expenditure of £2,472,000.

Question 3

How does BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 74.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 25.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY?

Accepted Answer

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY employs 0 staff members and is supported by 367 volunteers.

Question 5

Does BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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