# The Friends of the York Hospitals

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1183252 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183252)
- Website: https://www.foyh.org.uk
- Latest income: £11.5k; spending £52.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-york-hospitals

The FOYH 1. provides committed, caring volunteers who help NHS staff meet the needs of patients;2. buys equipment or services for the benefit of patients that may not be readily available to be funded by the NHS Trust:3. raises funds and receives contributions from persons or organisations by way of subscription, covenant, donation, legacy or otherwise

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Friends of the York Hospitals is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year The Friends of the York Hospitals reported income of £11.5k and spending of £52.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the York Hospitals in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (foyh.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Friends of the York Hospitals open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the York Hospitals is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Friends of the York Hospitals give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the York Hospitals makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Friends of the York Hospitals?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the York Hospitals reported income of £11.5k and spending of £52.8k.


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