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Our friendly team

We are a small team, but we have big impact on wards and services across East Kent Hospitals; helping your hospitals go further thanks to the funding that we can provide for innovative projects, equipment and initiatives. The day-to-day operation of East Kent Hospitals Charity is led by a team of 6 who have fundraising, marketing, or financial responsibilities. They are led by Dee Neligan, Head of Charity, who reports to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Governance

How we’re governed

East Kent Hospitals Charity is a registered charity with a Corporate Trustee (empowered by the NHS Act 2006). The members of the Charitable funds Committee take on the responsibility of management of the Charity and meet quarterly .  The charity’s Governance Manual provides further detail on their responsibilities. The Board of Directors of East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust adopts the role of corporate Trustee as defined by the Charity Commission. The charity does not pay salaries or reimburse work expenses for any of the Corporate Trustee members.  

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Charitable Funds Committee

Ensuring funds are made the most of

These quarterly meetings consist of funding updates from the fundraising staff, financial update and then grant applications for approval.

Members of the charitable funds committee

Latest news

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6th Aug 25
East Kent Hospitals Charity Supports First “Small Steps” Event, Recognising New Parents’ Journeys

An event to support new parents who have previously faced baby loss has been held by the Small Steps Bereavement Team at East Kent Hospitals Universit

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24th Jul 25
£1,800 boost for cancer unit thanks to Faversham Fundraiser in memory of Emily

Locals gathered at Shepherd Neames’ The Market Inn in Faversham on Tuesday 1st July for a heartfelt cheque presentation, where £1,800 was donated to E

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16th Jul 25
Construction firm makes wishes come true

A firm has raised almost £50,000 to grant wishes to patients who die in a hospital’s critical care unit.

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