Friends of the RUH

Who we are

We are a family of volunteers, ex-volunteers and a number of paid staff, all working together to provide support to the patients and staff of the RUH in Bath.

The organisation was created in 1957 as a group of volunteers who wanted to dedicate their spare time to help the hospital.  One of the founder members was Margaret Berry (Dame Mary Berry’s mother). Since then, we have evolved our services and now provide the Friends of the RUH Shop and The Café at B18, as well as assisting on the wards and public spaces, and tending to the hospital’s gardens. 

FRUH is an independent organisation; it is not a department of the hospital. We are governed by the Charity Commission, and we hold Charitable Incorporated Organisation status.

Our culture and values

Everyone Matters - We will be kind and caring

Working Together - We will support each other

Making a Difference - We will share ideas and speak up