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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.  More than 65 years later we continue to benefit the patients and staff of Friarage Hospital and Hambleton & Richmondshire.

In the last 65 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

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Friends of the Friarage visit new Friarage Surgical Centre

Friends of the Friarage visit new Friarage Surgical Centre

Friends of the Friarage staff and trustees were honoured to be given a preview of the new Friarage Surgical Centre last week. The fantastic new £35m complex at the...

Friends of the Friarage at the 2025 Nightingale Awards

Friends of the Friarage at the 2025 Nightingale Awards

We were honoured to attend the South Tees Hospitals’ 2025 Nightingale Awards on Friday 2nd May, a ceremony which recognises and awards nursing teams and staff in the...

Northallerton Male Voice Choir at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall

Northallerton Male Voice Choir at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall

A huge thank you to Thirsk Ladies Club who hosted a visit by Northallerton Male Voice Choir on Saturday 5th April at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall. The venue was full of...

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