Guidance

NHS funds held on trust

Details for NHS bodies on the acceptance, management and transfer of charitable funds.

Documents

NHS funds held on trust

Details

This document gives an introduction to the general principles determining the financial responsibilities of trustees of NHS charities.

It outlines:

  • how funds held on trusts are handled and managed
  • the processes for transferring funds to other bodies

See also how NHS charities can convert to independent status.

Published 25 August 2017