Orkney Health Board Endowment Funds
The Orkney Health Board Endowment Funds are a registered Scottish charity (SCO16919) whose purpose is the advancement of health in Orkney, by bringing enhanced services to patients and staff in the local hospital and in the community.
Our vision is ‘a healthier future for the people of Orkney’, and our purpose is:
| The advancement of health, through | |
| Improvement in the physical and mental health of the Board’s population | Effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness |
| Provision of services and facilities in connection to the above | |
| Research into any matters relating to the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, or into such other matters relating to the health service as the Trustees see fit | |
| Provision of education and development | |
The Endowment Funds total around £1m, of which 90% is invested through our investment advisors Adam and Co. The remaining 10% represents specific funds held for individual departments and projects.Our investments generate income and capital growth which can be used to fund projects which support our overall purpose. Currently we set aside £50,000 every year and we are keen to increase the amount of money which we can make available each year for new and innovative projects.
Money comes in from donations and legacies from patients, their families, organisations and the wider community. NHS Orkney staff contribute to increasing income levels by organising fundraising activities.
Charitable income is managed separately from the money used to provide day to day NHS services. Donations and legacies are spent in line with the wishes of donors. Unrestricted income is targeted at where it is most needed.
Over the years, patients and staff have benefited significantly from this public generosity. The charity has been able to purchase specialist equipment, improve clinical facilities, fund staff travel scholarships and provide additional comforts and amenities.
Your donation could help to
- Support the hospital, patients and staff in Orkney
- Support a major project
- Purchase or update medical equipment
- Provide extra patient comforts especially for those in long-term care
- Give support to Volunteer Services
- Enhance the quality of the environment in health care through art and other media
- Support other health related projects in the community
May I specify how my donation is used?
If you so wish, without imposing any trust, you may specify your desire as to how you wish your donation to be used, and the Trustees will ensure that your donation is used for the purposes most in accordance with your wishes. However, the Trustees wish to draw to your attention the advantages and benefits of donations being made for the general purpose of the charity within Orkney and not for a specific purpose. In these cases, Trustees are able to use their discretion in expending such Endowment Funds on areas that do not attract donations but would benefit tremendously from such expenditure.
Orkney Health Board Endowment Charter
Making a Donation
Telephone Donations
Orkney Health Board Endowment Fund is now able to accept telephone donations.
Simply telephone us on: 01856 888020.
Download the donation formCash
If you are making a cash donation, complete the donation form and take it to the Finance Dept via Central Reception at The Balfour or give it to the member of staff in charge at ward / department level. You will always receive a receipt.
Download the donation formCheque and Postal Order
If you intend to pay by cheque or postal order, complete the donation form and take it with your donation to the Finance Dept via Central Reception at The Balfour. You can also give it to the member of staff in charge at ward / department level or send it to us by post.
Download the donation formCredit/Debit Card
To make a donation by Credit or Debit Card, please click on the link below and complete our online donation form.
Online donation formDirect Debit
To make regular donations by Direct Debit, complete the donation form and the direct debit instruction and hand it into the Finance Dept via Central Reception at The Balfour or give it to the member of staff in charge at ward or department level or send it to us by post.
Download the donation formGiftaid
Gift Aid allows us to reclaim the tax already paid on your donation from the Inland Revenue, meaning your gift is worth more to us at no extra cost to you.
You will find the declaration form on the donation form.
Download the donation formSubmitting an Endowment Application
The Orkney Health Board Endowment Fund is once again open for external bids for funding. There is £20k available to the local community with a maximum of £2k per bid being allocated.
Contact information
Treasurer
Orkney Health Board Endowment Fund
The Balfour
Foreland Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1NZ
Tel: 01856 888017