Learn about League of Friends
In support of Princess Royal Hospital's community of patients
Established in 1956, League of Friends, a registered charity first supported the Cuckfield Hospital, later transferring to the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath in 1991.
League of Friends has been a consistent support of Royal Princess Hospital, for the continued well-being of those in our community.
Fundraising with events, donations and our much loved coffee shop (highly rated cakes!), we strive to keep our community’s hospital up-to-date with improved accommodation, 21st century equipment, improved care and better outcomes for patients.
In 2023/2024, financial year, we provided much needed equipment to vital areas of our hospital
League of Friends has provided hundreds of thousands of pounds every year to keep our local hospital up to date with state of the art equipment, staff training and refurbished environments for patient care.
The money raised from all activities is spent on the hospital, ranging from new equipment and associated staff training, improvements and refurbishments.
These contributions have direct impact on the service provided to people in our surrounding community, including reduced waiting times, improved standard of care and a kinder environment in which to feel better.
We are a long established charity and a long term supporter of our community's health and wellbeing
Where it started
Established in 1956, League of Friends, a registered charity first supported the Cuckfield Hospital, later transferring to the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath in 1991.
League of Friends has been a consistent support of Royal Princess Hospital, for the continued well-being of those in our community.









The people at League of Friends
The charity is managed by a commitee and meets quarterly.
The management committee of Mercedes Madden Chair of PRH League of Friends and Andrew Fox Treasurer liaises closely with the hospital Director on where the money is spent.
Volunteer trustees are most welcome.
Our Trustees and Managers
Joint chairman– Andrew Fox
Joint chairman and Vice President- Mike West-Eacott
Vice chairman- Mercedes Madden
Hon Treasurer- Paul Goldfinch
Hon. Secretary Jacqueline Allen
Trustees – Nicola Cook, Maura Dorrington, Terry Dorrington, Caroline Foster, Susan Harding, Michael Lavelle, Andrew Surawy, Matthew Temple-Smith.
Trustees oversee the management of the coffee shop and are a proactive team.
Coffee Shop Manager – Marc King
Assistant Managers – Melony May
- Poppy Lansbury