KCHC Annual Review 2023-24 WEB Singles - Flipbook - Page 20
How did we do?
Building support for the best care
We are bringing hospital sta昀昀, patients, families and supporters
together to raise the funds and awareness we need to make the best
care possible.
A record-breaking income year
Hiking together
In 2023/24, our income grew by 26% to an outstanding
£4.7M. This is the highest recorded revenue ever
achieved since the Charity first operated independently
in 2016. Alongside a 61% growth in unrestricted income,
we are in an excellent position to complete the final
year of our strategic plan, as well as embark on our new
objectives in 2025-28.
After being blue-lighted to the PRUH in April 2023,
Nat’s grandad was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He
passed away peacefully at home in May 2023.
Growing our network of supporters
During 2023/24, we recruited over 2,000 new regular
donors from King’s hospitals and the surrounding areas.
This vital, long-term source of unrestricted income
enables us to direct funds wherever the need is greatest.
The King’s Lottery started in November 2021 and has
proven very popular. We recently received a new licence
from the Gambling Commission that will enable us to
continue to grow this valuable income stream.
Nat wanted to show her thanks to King’s for everything
they did for her grandad during his last few weeks and
the Great Hospital Hike was the perfect way to do that
while honouring his memory.
Every step I took was in memory of my
grandad as he didn’t mind a long walk
himself! I got to meet fellow walkers
who all had a story – of loss or of
surviving something. While walking
I enjoyed listening to their stories but
also the atmosphere of all of us being
there together.”
– Nat, fundraiser and Great Hospital Hiker
We continued to expand our events programme,
entering a team of 87 into the London Landmarks Half
Marathon (LLHM). We bucked fundraising trends by
setting a new record for the Great Hospital Hike, where
3,580 people donated to support the 274 fundraisers
taking part, raising more than £161K between them.
Hundreds of participants laced
up their shoes and raised vital
funds by taking part in a number
of different events including the
Great Hospital Hike, the LLHM
and the Brighton Marathon.
Above: PRUH midwives Debbie
and Clare run the LLHM (see P27).
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