# The Friends of Lister Hospital

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 264322 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/264322)
- Latest income: £250; spending £8,670
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: Stevenage League of Hospital Friends (working); The Stevenage League of Hospital Friends (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-lister-hospital

Mission Statement:With support from the local community, the Friends of Lister Hospital raises money to provide extra comforts for patients and staff with a particular focus on care for the elderly.Monies raised by but not limited to:Hospital StallsHospital CollectionsDonationsCharity SwimProjects sponsored:Comfort kits for wardsNursing awardsMedical equipment/building work.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £250 | £8,670 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £93 | £17.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £881 | £27.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,781 | £7,086 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £610 | £2,558 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve patients and former patients of the geriatric and Lister hospitals who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need of financial assistance and generally to support the charitable work of the said hospitals.

## What it funds

The Friends of Lister Hospital is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Friends of Lister Hospital reported income of £250 and spending of £8,670. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £62.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Lister Hospital in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Friends of Lister Hospital open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Lister Hospital is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Friends of Lister Hospital fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.

### Does The Friends of Lister Hospital give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Friends of Lister Hospital makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Friends of Lister Hospital give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Lister Hospital's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £8,670. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.5k a year.

### How large is The Friends of Lister Hospital?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Lister Hospital reported income of £250 and spending of £8,670.


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