About Us
2SInce 1935, the Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea has been supporting the work of the hospital through fundraising, subscriptions, donations and legacies.
Every week, 52 years of the year, over 160 volunteers give 365 hours a week, which amounts to a staggering 20,000 hours a year. Our volunteers offer hands-on support and assistance around the hospital in a variety of different areas. Over the past three years, even during the recent Covid pandemic restrictions, the Friends donated more than £300,000.00 to the hospital. Supporting and enabling the purchase of major items of surgical and medical equipment as well as items to enhance the comfort of patients and staff. With an outstanding commitment of over £186,000.00 that will be donated in the forthcoming financial year. The Friends' is proud of the fact that 100% of the donations go directly to the charity; the only paid staff being our two part time secretaries. |