The League of Friends of the Ripley Hospital
Analysis
The League of Friends of the Ripley Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Alfreton. It was registered in July 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 provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The League of Friends of the Ripley Hospital reported income of £122k and spending of £9,593, leaving 92% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £36k to £122k (+238%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 169%. Over the whole period it spent 24% 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 League of Friends of the Ripley Hospital sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Preoperative Association (£122k), Cornerstone Christian Leadership Centre (£122k) and House of Bread (£122k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To foster and maintain the interest of the Public in the needs of the patients and the work of the Hospital.To raise funds, accept gifts and contributions from any person or organisation.To supplement the services provided by the Hospital for the Health, Welfare and Comfort of the patients and staff by the provision of amenities, equipment and buildings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Preoperative Association | Sheffield | £122k |
| Cornerstone Christian Leadership Centre | Creekmouth House | £122k |
| House of Bread | Stafford | £122k |
| The Bath General Practice Education and Research Trust | Bath | £122k |