The Friends…… they run the shop, don’t they?

Well! we do so much more than that.

Want to get involved?....... why not consider volunteering to become a Trustee of the Charity or Director of the Company

We warmly welcome applications from those who are new to being a Trustee or a Director, as well as individuals who have a proven track record in governance, management roles.

The Charity has an elected Board of Trustees working together with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. The Board of Directors of the Company oversee the retail side of the Charity, being at this time, the shop and the ward trolley service.

The Charity’s objects are to support and supplement the services offered by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust through St Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight and/or by NHS Community Services on the Isle of Wight. The Objects shall be achieved for the benefit of patients and staff through the funding of new equipment and facilities above the standard/level required to be provided by the NHS.

We are now looking to further strengthen our boards in general and we are also particularly keen to recruit people who have one or more of the following skills or experiences:

Health and Safety Management/Communications/Retail expertise.

Please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact for more details and initial chat Lesley Myland, Chairman – lesleymyland@gmail.com, 07958994572