The Friends of Charing Cross Hospital
Analysis
The Friends of Charing Cross Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 1971, 55 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 makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Friends of Charing Cross Hospital reported income of £85k and spending of £9,624, leaving 89% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £55k to £85k (+56%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 2109%. Over the whole period it spent 46% 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 Charing Cross Hospital sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Croydon African Caribbean Family Organisation UK (£85k), The Batemans Trust (£85k) and Life Transformation Church (Newcastle Upon Tyne) (£85k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To Provide funds for equipment and support projects to benefit the Hospital, the patients and the local community;Increase public awareness of the needs of patients of Charing Cross Hospital to mobilise support and raise funds;Develop and maintain an active membership of the charity;Liaise and connect with other like-minded organisations and voluntary services
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon African Caribbean Family Organisation UK | Thornton Heath | £85k |
| The Batemans Trust | Abingdon | £85k |
| Life Transformation Church (Newcastle Upon Tyne) | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £85k |
| New Light (North of England) | York | £85k |