NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE SVHCF
A message from Jeremy Roberts, Chairman
The work of the charity has continued this year. Graham Vincent has valiantly braved droughts and storms storms to keep the therapeutic garden looking wonderful. The hanging baskets that had become a problem are replaced by more racks and the newly planted Wisteria is climbing over the pergola.
The project to redevelop the car park has continued with more plans being drawn up and consultations with arboricultural experts (learned tree people) and a topographical survey conducted.
We are doing our best to support the hospital and the community and are grateful for all the support that has been coming our way. Without our usual fund-raising events and street collections we are becoming more dependent on on line giving and I would just take this opportunity to point you to the ‘donate’ section of our web site.
1. What is the Comforts Fund?
Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund is a charitable organisation which supports the work of Sidmouth Victoria Hospital and its community and medical services. Created in 1955 it is run by a committee of 15 people who meet regularly. There is an annual general meeting open to all members of the public.
There has been a hospital in Sidmouth since 1885 and was named the Sidmouth Victoria Hospital after Queen Victoria gave permission for her name to be used.
The Comforts Fund continues to provide money to pay for improvements and equipment for the benefit of patients. More details can be seen in Projects.
2. What Does the Comforts Fund Do?
The Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund mobilises, fosters and maintains the interest of the public, the patients and staff of the Sidmouth Victoria Hospital. It supports the work of the hospital by means of voluntary service.
It provides money to pay for improvements and equipment for the benefit of patients. Requests for equipment come from hospital staff and users of the hospital. Click here to see a list of some of the items that have been purchased for Sidmouth Hospital.
3. Charities Commission
We are registered as a charity with the Charities Commission, our charity registration number is 213425. More details can be found here.
4. Who we Are
President: Mrs Frances Newth
Chair: Mr Jeremy Roberts
Vice Chair:
Treasurer: Mr Trevor Cook
Secretary: Mrs Joy Loveridge
Trustees:
- Mr Simon Blyth
- Mrs Lisa Craig
- Mr David Fergie
- Mrs Nicola Johnson
- Mrs Maggie Knights
- Mr Mike Lavers
- Mr Michael Mertens
- Mr Andrew Mitchell
- Mr Sam Pearson
- Mrs Brenda Smith
- Mr Graham Vincent
5. Where Does the Money Come From?
The charity relies mainly on subscriptions from members, donations, legacies, fund-raising events and from the generosity of many local people.
6. Do You Want to Help?
If you would like to help the Comforts Fund in any way, please contact us by clicking here.