Freedom of Information Act:
Policies & Procedures
Standing Financial Instruction & Orders
Standing Financial Instructions & Standing Orders
This section contains information about the following:
- Annual accounts
- Standing Financial Instructions, Establishment orders and Codes of Conduct
- Charitable Donations
- Procurement Policy
Annual Accounts
A statement of income and expenditure for the most recent (available) financial year (April - March).
It lists current funds and assets alongside commitments and liabilities and Directors' remuneration.
It also contains an external audit "certificate" and "guarantees" of financial probity, signed by the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance, and the Chairman of the Charitable Funds Committee.
A summary appears as part of the Trust's Annual Report:
Annual Reports
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A copy of the annual audited accounts is posted on the Money Matters section of this website. In addition the Finance Department may be contacted at:
Finance Department
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
BATH
BA1 3NG
Telephone: 01225 428331
As these are quite lengthy volumes, there will be a charge for a printed copy.
In certain circumstances information intended for future publication, audit material under certain circumstances, personal information, commercial or confidential information and criminal and regulatory investigative material or law enforcement material under certain circumstances, will be exempt.
Standing Financial Instructions, Establishment orders and Codes of Conduct
Rules governing the control of assets and handling of financial matters.
Charitable Donations
By the League of Friends, the official RUH charity RUHX and others.
Procurement Policy
All procurement is undertaken to achieve best value for the Trust, following The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and Public Procurement guidelines.
Procurement performance is measured nationally against criteria outlined in HSC 99/143.
For further advice contact the Finance Department at the above address or telephone: 01225 428331