Our History

The League of Friends of Exmouth Hospital was formed in 1952, evolving from what had been known as the Hospital’s Comfort Fund

The League of Friends is a registered charity

Amendments made to the original governing document allowing the League to deliver its objects, with the latest amendments reflecting the changing role of community hospitals from looking after mainly inpatients to covering the health and wellbeing of patients both in the hospital and the community.

The Trustees donated £250,000 to develop the Geoffrey Willoughby ward, day case corridor and ornamental garden, bringing the amount donated to date by the League of Friends to £2.7 million.

Over the years the League of Friends still maintains its original object ‘to support the charitable work of Exmouth Hospital’

Over the years, the donations from the League of Friends have funded major upgrading of the hospital's wards, operating theatre, casualty, general facilities, clinical and diagnostic equipment and social amenities. This has only been possible because of the kindness and generosity of so many people in the Exmouth and surrounding area. We receive many generous donations and legacies from people who have made provision in their will and every penny received is wisely spent on much needed hospital equipment which continues to improve patient care.

In the past year the Friends have donated nearly £50,000 to Exmouth hospital and the community services.