About Us
The Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea is a charity which was set up in 1935. And, through fundraising, subscriptions, donations and legacies, we support the work of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
every week, 52 weeks of the year, over 170 volunteers give 370 hours a week, which amounts to a staggering 20,000 hours a year. 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 pandemic restrictions, the Friends have continued to support the hospital and have donated more than £325,000.00. 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 £175,000.00 this year that will be donated directly to the Royal Marsden, Chelsea in the coming months. The Friends are proud of the fact that 100% of all donations go directly to the charity, the only paid staff being two part time secretaries. |