# League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 290152 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/290152)
- Latest income: £4,916; spending £3,410
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Other names: League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and Association Hospitals (previous); Rd&e League of Friends (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/league-of-friends-of-royal-devon-and-exeter-and-associated-hospitals

Allocation of monies donated to the League of Friends by the public, to wards and departments of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

## 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 Dec 2023 | £4,916 | £3,410 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £343 | £9,449 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £581 | £2,355 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve patients and former patients of the hospital(s) Who are sick convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm, or in need of financial assistance and generally to support the charitable work of the said hospital(s). To provide or to assist in the provision of, funding by way of bursary or grant for educational or training purposes of any medical staff in post in the said hospital(s) Or for any student training or studying in any medical educational facility located within the catchment area of the hospital(s)

## What it funds

League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals reported income of £4,916 and spending of £3,410. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2023, it spent £15.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals 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 League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals fund?

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

### Does League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals give each year?

The register does not break out League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2023 was £3,410. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £5,071 a year.

### How large is League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals?

In its latest reported year League of Friends of the Royal Devon and Exeter and Associated Hospitals reported income of £4,916 and spending of £3,410.


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