Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity

Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity (Charity Number 1048170) is a UK-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting patients, their families, and staff across the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The charity extends its assistance beyond the scope of standard NHS provisions by funding additional projects that enhance patient care and hospital facilities.

Purpose and Activities

The charity raises funds to improve the experience and treatment outcomes for patients at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital, and Cromer Hospital. Its work encompasses a variety of support areas, including:

• Funding medical equipment that supplements NHS provisions
• Supporting specialist staff and staff development
• Financing research projects aimed at advancing healthcare
• Enhancing the hospital environment and facilities to increase patient comfort and well-being

All projects and expenditures are focused on delivering improvements that are over and above what the NHS is mandated to provide, ensuring that donations have a direct and meaningful impact on patient care and hospital services.

Financial Overview

For the financial year ending 31 March 2024, the charity reported a total income of approximately £3.3 million, derived from various sources such as donations and legacies (£2.88 million), charitable activities (£87.7k), other trading activities (£53.1k), and investments (£242.4k). The total expenditure was around £3 million, with the majority (£2.76 million) directed towards charitable activities, including funding for equipment, staff, research, and environmental improvements within the hospitals. The charity also reported investment gains of £444,259 for the year.

Governance and Funding

The charity operates independently from the NHS Trust’s financial administration, holding all donations in its own accounts to ensure transparency and dedicated use of funds. It maintains a strong commitment to ensuring that every pound raised is invested directly into supporting life-saving and innovative hospital services.

Community and Impact

Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity benefits from wide community involvement and numerous fundraising efforts to support specific wards, services, and research initiatives. These contributions enhance the quality of care delivered at the hospitals and promote advancements in treatment and patient support.

The Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity plays a vital role in supplementing NHS resources to facilitate additional care benefits and improvements, ensuring a better experience for patients, their families, and hospital staff within the Norfolk and Norwich healthcare community.

[1] https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/getting-involved/our-charity/ [2] https://nnhospitalscharity.org.uk [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?subid=0&regid=1048170 [4] https://give.nnhospitalscharity.org.uk [5] https://www.justgiving.com/nnuhnhs