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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 4 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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24th Jul 24
Horace’s fundraising honours his mum

A radio presenter helped raise £500 in memory of his mum, to benefit other cancer patients.

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26th Jun 24
Charity memorial festival combines some of dad Jason’s greatest loves

Football and music will combine for a charity festival in memory of a much-loved dad who was a big fan of both.

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26th Jun 24
Skydive to support poorly children

A pair of pals will take to the sky to raise money to support poorly children.

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