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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

Friends of the Friarage News

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Charity football match raises £2,008 for Eye Appeal!

Charity football match raises £2,008 for Eye Appeal!

Celia and Rosie recently headed to Carlton Stores near Thirsk to accept the very generous amount of £2,008.89 which was raised at a charity football match organised...

Robotic cleaners bring Friarage to forefront of innovation

Robotic cleaners bring Friarage to forefront of innovation

DON’T worry, your eyes are not deceiving you – there are now robots assisting with the cleaning at the Friarage Hospital! Following positive initial trial...

Friends of the Friarage 'Christmas In Yorkshire' range

Friends of the Friarage 'Christmas In Yorkshire' range

We are so excited to launch this beautiful candle and reed diffuser in collaboration with Northallerton-based The Yorkshire Scent Co.