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Supporting the Friarage Hospital and local community for over 65 years

Originally the League of Friends, the charity was established in 1957 to support the hospital, its patients, staff and visitors by volunteering and raising funds to supplement the services provided by the NHS.  Almost 70 years later we continue to benefit the patients and staff of Friarage Hospital and Hambleton & Richmondshire.

In the last 68 years, the enthusiasm and efforts of our hundreds, if not thousands, of amazing supporters have helped us raise an outstanding £5million.

82
Volunteers
5,500
Volunteer hours every year
£5 million
Raised and spent over 65 years

Friends of the Friarage News

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Trustee Mike awarded plaque by Rishi Sunak at surgical centre opening

Trustee Mike awarded plaque by Rishi Sunak at surgical centre opening

Friday 11th July marked a very special a milestone in the Friarage’s long and varied history with the official opening of the new £35.5m Friarage Surgical...

Thank you to Skipton Building Society

Thank you to Skipton Building Society

An enormous thank you to Skipton Building Society's Northallerton branch who fundraised for us on their stand at the Vintage Vehicle and 1940's Extravaganza held...

Lewis & Cooper make FOTF their charity of the year

Lewis & Cooper make FOTF their charity of the year

We’re thrilled to announce that Northallerton’s specialist gourmet food and wine store, Lewis & Cooper, have made us their charity of the year and will be...

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