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Rating for THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND

63/100 Clarity Score · 2 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

63/100

Clarity score

Needs improvement

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London · UK-wide · SE1 9PD Reg 1123381 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND is a registered UK charity (1123381) working in disability across the United Kingdom. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND scores 63 out of 100 (2 stars). 7% average program spend (3-year average). Review the pillar breakdown below.

Overview

THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND has a Clarity Score of 63 out of 100 on CharityCompare (2 stars, Needs improvement). Charity Commission registration number 1123381. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Disability. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £31m, with 7% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 8 months of operating costs. 1 filing concern(s) noted on this profile. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

63/100

2★ · Needs improvement

Cause spend

7%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

83/100

Finance beacon

Income

£31m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

8 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£1.0 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 94% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2021
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

High confidence — complete filing data

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

83/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 7 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

30% 3/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

100/100

Financial Health metrics for THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

100% 8 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

100% 13% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

0/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

0% 7% · 0/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

0% 99p per £1 income · 0/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Community Support metrics for THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

0% Not reported · 0/10 pts

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Clarity Score

63/100 total · Needs improvement · 2 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

83/100
Accountability & Transparency
100/100
Financial Health
0/100
Financial Efficiency
0/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

83/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight7 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies3/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

100/100

Reserves (months of cash)8 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets13% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

0/100

Program expense ratio7% · 0/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency99p per £1 income · 0/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratioNot reported · 0/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £31m
Total expenditure £31m
Charitable activities £2.0m 6%
Fundraising £29m 94%
Governance & admin £205k 1%
6%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £31m spent

  • Charitable activities6%
  • Fundraising94%
  • Governance1%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    7 trustees on the Charity Commission register

Fundraising Regulator

Status not yet checked

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 1123381

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

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Trustees & officers

  • JANE LAIDLAW DALTON
  • JOHN GREENWOOD Chair
  • Cal Healy since 2022
  • Dr ANNA MARIA ZAMMIT since 2024
  • LYNN Tomlinson since 2024
  • James Minett since 2025
  • JONATHAN HUGH BROOKE DIAMOND since 2026
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £9700k £19400k £29100k £38800k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £31,051k Spending 2021: £31,428k Cause spend 2021: £2,035k Income 2022: £31,475k Spending 2022: £28,541k Cause spend 2022: £2,161k Income 2023: £31,617k Spending 2023: £34,257k Cause spend 2023: £2,416k Income 2024: £34,712k Spending 2024: £36,197k Cause spend 2024: £2,137k Income 2025: £36,887k Spending 2025: £38,485k Cause spend 2025: £2,584k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
63/100 (2★)
Income
£31m
Cause spend
7% of expenditure
Reg number
1123381
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
8 months
Trustees
7
Accounts year
2021
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND's charity rating? +

THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND scores 63 out of 100 on CharityCompare (2 stars — Needs improvement). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1123381. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND's Charity Commission registration number? +

THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND's registration number is 1123381. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1123381

How much income does THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND receive? +

THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND reported £31m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 7% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 93% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 94%.

Are THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND's accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND based? +

THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND is listed at London · UK-wide · SE1 9PD and operates UK-wide, focused on disability.

How does CharityCompare score THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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