Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital
Analysis
Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shaftesbury. It was registered in July 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital reported income of £199k and spending of £31k, leaving 84% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £430k to £199k (-54%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 121%. Over the whole period it spent 41% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Army Sailing Association - Thorney Island Sailing Club (£198k), Professionals Aid Council (£199k) and The Pendragon Community Trust (£198k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Working with Dorset Healthcare and other relevant organisations, to ensure the long-term existence of the Westminster Memorial Hospital.Supporting staff in delivering excellent standards of treatment and care by raising funds for medical equipment, vehicles, refurbishment and infrastructure projects that are beyond the affordability and scope of the NHS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Army Sailing Association - Thorney Island Sailing Club | Emsworth | £198k |
| Professionals Aid Council | London | £199k |
| The Pendragon Community Trust | Northallerton | £198k |
| Queenborough Fishery Trust | Kent | £199k |