# The League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 263016 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/263016)
- Latest income: £7,804; spending £1,936
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: Friends of Brentwood Community Hospital (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/league-of-friends-of-brentwood-district-hospital

With the rebuild of the hospital, from the original 1930's building to a the new facility, the Friends now provides a small convenience shop for use by the public attending for all outpatient services; also for inpatients and relatives of the four wards, as well as the hospital staff, and respond to requests for medical and other equipment requested.

## 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 2025 | £7,804 | £1,936 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,352 | £1,872 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,226 | £3,961 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £400 | £6,031 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £532 | £1,981 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve patients and former patients of the hosptial who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need of financial assistance and generally to support the charitable work of the Hospital. (for details see clause 3 of the constitution).

## What it funds

The League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and 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 League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital reported income of £7,804 and spending of £1,936. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £15.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The League of Friends of the Brentwood District 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 League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital open for applications now?

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

### Where does The League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital fund?

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

### Does The League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital give each year?

The register does not break out The League of Friends of the Brentwood District 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 2025 was £1,936. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,156 a year.

### How large is The League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital?

In its latest reported year The League of Friends of the Brentwood District Hospital reported income of £7,804 and spending of £1,936.


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