Kingston Hospital Charity

What Kingston Hospital Charity does

Kingston Hospital Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (number 1056510) operating as the dedicated fundraising arm of Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1996 and headquartered on the Kingston Hospital site at Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, the organization raises voluntary funds to enhance treatment and care beyond what NHS core funding alone can provide. Its activities cover funding medical equipment, facility refurbishments, clinical staff training, simulation technology, and patient experience programmes across the Trust's departments including Emergency, Maternity, Neonatal, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, and Audiology.

The charity funds a broad portfolio of medical equipment and technology rather than developing proprietary products. Recent funded items include the Biolitec Leonardo Mini Laser System for minimally invasive colorectal treatment, portable FibroScan for non-invasive liver disease detection, Hamilton MR-1 MRI-compatible ventilator, FeNO testing machines for asthma diagnosis, neonatal simulation mannequins, VR headsets for patient wellbeing, RITA therapeutic touchscreens, Glidescope video laryngoscopes, paediatric cardiology ultrasound, headlight-mounted surgical cameras, a 3D clinical design and manufacturing unit, and the Aquablation therapy system. It also funds the Innovation & Technology Fund (introducing PKG wearable Parkinson's monitors and VALD performance technology) and the Mohn Senior Research Fellowship Programme (appointing eight clinicians to three-year research fellowships).

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary donations across six streams: individual giving, legacies and gifts in wills, corporate partnerships, community fundraising events (Walk This Way, London Marathon, Seville Half Marathon), trust and foundation grants (Grace Trust, Hema Kothari Charitable Trust, NHS Charities Together, Laurie Todd Foundation, Victoria Foundation, Trillium Trust, among others), and in-memory or celebration giving. Distribution is community-led, relying on a base of 450+ volunteers contributing over 1,350 hours weekly and partnerships with schools, local businesses, and faith groups. The charity operates multi-channel donor engagement via website, telephone, post, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), email newsletters, and community events. Governance is overseen by the Fundraising Regulator and the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Name

Kingston Hospital Charity

Legal name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust General Charitable Fund

Website

https://khc.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kingston Hospital Charity is a registered UK charity (no. 1056510) that raises voluntary funds to fund medical equipment, facility upgrades, staff training, and research for Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, relying on individual donations, legacies, corporate partnerships, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Charitable Fundraising

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Hospital charity fundraising
• Nhs charitable giving
• Medical equipment funding
• Healthcare research grants
• Community health donations

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston Upon Thames

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters, including online donations via the website, direct mail, and telephone giving.
2. Legacies and Gifts in Wills: Bequests and legacy gifts left to the charity in supporters' wills, which play a vital role in supporting the hospital beyond what NHS funding provides.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Companies, clubs, and groups participate in fundraising activities and corporate donation programs.
4. Community and Events: Fundraising events including the Walk This Way riverside walk, Night to Remember, London Marathon participants, and community-based fundraising activities.
5. Trust and Foundation Grants: Funding from charitable trusts and foundations including The Grace Trust, Hema Kothari Charitable Trust, NHS Charities Together, and others for specific projects and equipment.
6. In Memory and Celebration Giving: Donations made in memory of loved ones or to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays and weddings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kingston Hospital Charity is a registered NHS charity (number 1056510) that raises and disburses voluntary funds to support Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. It funds medical equipment, facility refurbishments, clinical staff training and simulation, patient experience enhancements, and research programmes that go beyond what NHS core funding can deliver. Revenue is generated through individual donations, legacy gifts in wills, corporate partnerships, community fundraising events, and grants from charitable trusts and foundations.

Product overview

Kingston Hospital Charity is a registered NHS charity (number 1056510) that supports Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust by raising funds for medical equipment, facility upgrades, research programmes, staff training, and patient care enhancements beyond what NHS funding alone can provide. The charity operates various fundraising initiatives including the annual Walk This Way event and manages multiple equipment funding programmes including diagnostic devices (FibroScan, FeNO testing, bladder scanners), surgical equipment (Biolitec laser, Holmium laser, ERCP scopes, Glidescope), training technology (VR headsets, simulation mannequins, headlight cameras), therapeutic equipment (RITA, IQoro), and facility improvements. Recent major programmes include the Mohn Senior Research Fellowship Programme for clinical research, the Innovation & Technology Fund for emerging technologies like PKG monitoring and VALD Performance Technology, and the 3D Technology Unit for on-site medical device manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mohn Senior Research Fellowship Programme A three-year research fellowship programme funded by Dame Marit Mohn that enables clinicians at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust to serve as Mohn Senior Research Fellows with dedicated time to lead research projects, increasing research capacity and capability across the organisation.
• Innovation & Technology Fund A fund established to introduce advanced medical technologies at Kingston Hospital, including PKG (Personal KinetiGraph) wrist-worn devices for Parkinson's monitoring and VALD Performance Technology for physiotherapy movement measurement.
• Small Grants Programme A staff-led innovation grant programme providing up to approximately £5,000 per project for initiatives that enhance patient care and services across Kingston Hospital.
• Walk This Way (formerly Night to Remember) Annual Fundraising Walk Annual fundraising walk event reimagined as Walk This Way in 2026 with riverside routes, raising funds for vital medical equipment including contrast-enhanced mammography at Kingston Hospital.
• Spring 2025 Appeal - Emergency Department Equipment Bundle Funded equipment bundle for the Emergency Department including Corplus AutoPulse mechanical CPR device, two Optiflow high-flow nasal cannula respiratory support systems, and nine connected vital signs monitors, supporting nearly 500 patients assessed and treated each month.
• Portable FibroScan Liver Disease Detection Device A portable, non-invasive liver scanning device that uses sound waves to assess liver scarring (fibrosis), providing immediate results and enabling earlier detection and monitoring of liver disease compared to traditional biopsy, for patients of Kingston Hospital's gastroenterology service.
• Biolitec Leonardo Mini Laser System A compact laser system for minimally invasive colorectal treatment of conditions such as anal fistulas and pilonidal sinus disease, enabling same-day procedures with less pain and faster recovery than traditional open surgery, for Kingston Hospital patients.
• Hamilton MR-1 MRI-Compatible Ventilator An MRI-compatible ventilator enabling critically ill patients to undergo MRI scans on-site at Kingston Hospital without transfer to other facilities, ensuring patient stability throughout imaging procedures.
• Neonatal Simulation Mannequins State-of-the-art newborn simulation mannequins including 'Super Tory' for practicing life-saving resuscitation and intubation techniques, plus preterm mannequins for diverse training scenarios including different skin tones, supporting neonatal simulation training at Kingston Hospital.
• 3D Technology Unit A digital clinical design and manufacturing lab using high-precision scanners, specialised design software, and medical-grade 3D printers to produce customised anatomical models, hearing aids, orthodontic appliances, and surgical equipment onsite at Kingston Hospital.
• VR Headsets for Patient Wellbeing Wireless virtual reality headsets creating immersive experiences in natural landscapes with 360-degree views to help manage patient anxiety, symptoms of dementia, and pain relief during hospital stays at Kingston Hospital.
• Transnasal Endoscopy Service Ultra-thin transnasal endoscopy using 5mm scopes passed through the nose, allowing examinations without sedation with patients able to attend and leave within 30 minutes, reducing gagging and discomfort compared to conventional endoscopy.
• Carbon Fibre Back Plate A 1.4-metre radiolucent carbon fibre back-plate extension for operating theatres that enables 360-degree X-ray imaging during pain intervention procedures without patient repositioning.
• Headlight-Mounted Surgical Camera A surgical camera attachment for headlamps that captures the operating surgeon's first-person view during ENT and head and neck procedures, enabling trainees to observe precise surgical anatomy and technique.
• FeNO Testing Machine Fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing equipment for asthma diagnosis and management, providing quick, non-invasive breath tests that directly measure airway inflammation to enable faster and more accurate diagnoses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency department equipment boost through Spring 2025 Appeal funding Corplus AutoPulse, two Optiflow machines, and nine vital signs monitors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fundraising RegulatorcoreOthers · 1 April 2020Kingston Hospital Charity adheres to the Code of Fundraising Practice set by the Fundraising Regulator and displays the Fundraising Regulator badge on its website, demonstrating commitment to high standards of fundraising practice and transparency.
• Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston Hospital Charity is the dedicated charity of Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, established to support and raise money for the Trust. The charity funds equipment, facilities, training, and research across the hospital.
• Kingston UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston Hospital has a strategic partnership with Kingston University's Health, Education and Society Knowledge Exchange and Research Institute for research collaborations and clinical academic programmes.
• National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIHR supports portfolio research studies at Kingston Hospital, with the hospital involved in over 70 open NIHR studies by March 2018.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NHS Charities Together: National umbrella organization representing and funding NHS-affiliated charities across the UK. Kingston Hospital Charity is a member/recipient of NHS Charities Together grants, and the body represents the broader competitive and funding landscape.

Others

• Kingston University: Strategic research partner of Kingston Hospital via the Health, Education and Society Knowledge Exchange and Research Institute. Listed as an ecosystem participant enabling clinical academic programmes, rather than a fundraising competitor.

Direct peers

• Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity: Charity funding equipment, research, and patient care at Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust. Direct peer as a UK specialist NHS Trust charity operating community-led fundraising for medical technology and research.
• Imperial Health Charity: Charity supporting Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals in London. Direct peer as another London-based NHS Trust charity funding equipment, research, and patient experience projects beyond core NHS budgets.
• Barts Charity: The dedicated charity of Barts Health NHS Trust in London, funding research, equipment, and healthcare innovation. Direct peer operating the same single-Trust NHS hospital charity model in an urban London setting.
• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Charity (CW+): The dedicated NHS Trust charity for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, funding medical equipment, research, and patient experience enhancements. Directly comparable as a London-based single-Trust hospital charity operating the same fundraising and grantmaking model.
• Guy's and St Thomas' Charity: Charity supporting Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, funding equipment, research, and innovation beyond NHS provision. Directly comparable in scope, structure, and beneficiary type as a London NHS Trust charity.
• Moorfields Eye Charity: Single-specialty NHS Trust charity supporting Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, funding equipment, research, and patient experience. Comparable as a Trust-affiliated charity funding medical technology and research grants.

Regional players

• St George's Hospital Charity: Charity supporting St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in South London. Comparable as a London NHS Trust charity operating in the same South West London healthcare ecosystem.
• Epsom and St Helier Hospital Charity: Charity supporting Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Surrey/South West London. Direct functional peer operating in an adjacent South West London catchment with the same NHS Trust charity model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kingstonhospitalcharity
• Facebookfacebook.com/kingstonhospital.charity.3
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingston-hospital-charity
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingstonhospitalcharity

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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