About us

Learn about League of Friends

Who we are

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. 

Recent Achievements

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.

History of league of friends

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.

 

Management

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

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