The League of Friends

About The League of Friends

The League of Friends is a volunteer-led charity based at Teddington Memorial Hospital on Hampton Road, dedicated to supporting patients and staff at this cherished local hospital. Through fundraising and practical assistance, the charity works to improve the experience of those receiving care at the hospital. Operating Monday to Thursday during daytime hours, the team is reachable by phone or through their website. For anyone who values the continued vitality of Teddington Memorial Hospital, the League of Friends represents community care in its most direct and meaningful form.

Local area

Teddington Memorial Hospital sits at the heart of a community that takes genuine pride in its local institutions. The League of Friends reflects exactly the kind of unpretentious, neighbours-helping-neighbours spirit that characterises Teddington. In a borough like Richmond upon Thames, where independent community organisations are valued alongside the area’s parks and high streets, a volunteer charity sustaining a local hospital carries real significance. For long-established residents and newer arrivals alike, knowing that dedicated volunteers are working to support the hospital adds to the sense that Teddington genuinely looks after its own.

Why choose The League of Friends

The League of Friends offers something straightforward and deeply worthwhile: a direct way to contribute to the wellbeing of your local hospital and its patients. Because it is volunteer-led and community-rooted, any support — whether donating time, raising funds or simply spreading awareness — stays close to home and makes a tangible difference. For residents aged 50 and over, many of whom will have personal connections to Teddington Memorial Hospital, this is an opportunity to give back to a facility that serves the whole community. The charity is accessible Monday to Thursday and welcomes contact by phone or online.

Services

• Charitable fundraising for hospital services
• Practical support for hospital patients
• Volunteer assistance to hospital staff
• Community engagement and awareness-raising
• Enhancement of patient experience at Teddington Memorial Hospital

Ideal for: Local residents wishing to support their hospital, Patients at Teddington Memorial Hospital, Volunteers seeking community involvement, Families of hospital patients, Community-minded individuals in Teddington and surrounding areas.

Frequently asked questions

What does the League of Friends actually do at Teddington Memorial Hospital?

The League of Friends is a volunteer-led charity that raises funds and provides practical help to support patients and staff at Teddington Memorial Hospital, with the aim of enhancing the overall patient experience at the hospital.

When can I contact the League of Friends?

The League of Friends is open Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM. They are closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

How do I get in touch with the League of Friends?

You can reach them by phone on 020 8714 4074, or visit their website at friends-tmh.org.uk for more information.

Where is the League of Friends located?

The League of Friends is based at Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0JL.

Is the League of Friends a registered charity?

Yes, the League of Friends is listed as a charity. For full registration details, you can visit their website at friends-tmh.org.uk.