The Friends of the Stamford Hospitals
Analysis
The Friends of the Stamford Hospitals is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincolnshire. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides other finance.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of the Stamford Hospitals reported income of £19k and spending of £4,691, leaving 75% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,307 to £19k (+201%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 202%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Friends of the Stamford Hospitals sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Team Luke Foundation (£19k), Rumney Forum (£19k) and Sussex Kidney Trust (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
RAISING FUNDS, FOR EXAMPLE BY BOOK SALES IN THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT AND EVENTS SUCH AS THE CHRISTMAS QUIZ AND SANTA FUN RUN. WE WORK TO ARTICULATE LOCAL VIEWS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOSPITAL TO LOCAL PEOPLE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS REGULARILY TO RECEIVE AND DECIDE ON REQUESTS FOR THE USE OF OUR FUNDS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Team Luke Foundation | County Durham | £19k |
| Rumney Forum | Cardiff | £19k |
| Sussex Kidney Trust | West Sussex | £19k |
| Rotary Club of Melton Mowbray Trust Fund | Leicestershire | £19k |