Friends of St Monica's Hospital

18/08/2026

Could you use your professional administrative skills to make a lasting impact in your community?
If you’re keen to use your expertise as a volunteer and give your time to a charity that improves lives, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for an organised, proactive person to join our Board and play a key administrative role in the running of FOSMH, a well-respected charity supporting your local community hospital and other local causes.

You’ll work closely with the Chair and trustees to coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, maintain records, and help ensure the charity operates effectively.

Time commitment: a few flexible hours a week, plus attendance at Board meetings around every two months.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with administrative, governance, legal, business, NHS or public sector experience who wants to give something back.

Previous trustee experience isn’t essential—we’ll provide one to one support, arrange training and an induction programme. You do need IT skills and knowledge.

Have a look at our website!
https://www.fosmh.org.uk/could-you-use-your-professional-administrative-skills-to-make-a-lasting-impact-in-your-community/

Maybe a chat might be helpful before applying? Contact [email protected] and we will call you or arrange to meet.

30/07/2026

Since 2005, Rob and Christine Burn have cared for the garden at St Monica’s Hospital, our local community hospital on Long Street. They say they consider it to be part of their own garden and take great pride in keeping it looking so beautiful. It is enjoyed by patients, visitors and staff alike and is a peaceful place which is often a place of retreat which is so needed when loved ones are in hospital, especially if near end of life. Visitors always say how wonderful the gardens look and what comfort they can bring.
The Burns not only keep the grass neat, clear the leaves in autumn and fill the planters with fantastic displays but have fitted bird, insect and even hedgehog boxes. It is a haven for wildlife.
Rob and Christine wanted to mark over 20 years of their involvement with our wonderful community hospital so the Trustees of the Friends of St Monica's Hospital (FOSMH) worked with them and together bought a beautiful new bench to place in the garden. To mark the occasion, Trustees also presented a plaque for the bench and hosted a thank you event with coffee and cakes on Thursday 16 July 2026. A hanging basket for their own garden was presented to Rob and Christine to mark our appreciation for all their efforts over so many years.
The photographs include the Trustees of FOSMH and the new Chair, Jane Wintermeyer and Rob and Christine Burn sitting on the new bench.

27/06/2026

Not sure if you would like to be a Trustee or don't feel that you know enough to apply? Contact us for an informal chat so we can answer all of your questions and help address any concerns!

Click on the links below, drop us an email at
[email protected] or send us a DM via Messenger.

Applications close on July 6th 2026 .

St Monica’s Hospital is a 12-bed community hospital and is one of the most valuable assets in Easingwold. The Trustees of the Friends of St Monica’s Hospital (FOSMH) help ensure the Charity runs effectively, supporting projects that enhance services and facilities at the hospital beyond those fu...

22/06/2026

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18/06/2026

We are currently looking to appoint two new Trustees to join our Board.

In particular, we would welcome applications from people interested in taking on the role of Honorary Secretary or supporting our work in Publicity and Communications. We’re looking for two enthusiastic individuals who can bring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and a willingness to support our local NHS hospital in these challenging times.

For more information, including full descriptions of the roles and details of responsibilities, have a look at this link:

St Monica’s Hospital is a 12-bed community hospital and is one of the most valuable assets in Easingwold. The Trustees of the Friends of St Monica’s Hospital (FOSMH) help ensure the Charity runs effectively, supporting projects that enhance services and facilities at the hospital beyond those fu...

07/06/2026

We held our AGM at the Galtres Centre on 21st May 2026. It was David Kenworthy’s last meeting as Chair of Trustees. He was thanked for all his work over the last seven years, and he will be sorely missed.

A planning application has been submitted to replace/double glaze the windows at the hospital on Long Street to stop the draughts. This work is necessary to improve facilities for both patients and staff.

As well as funding services for hospital patients, a total of £75,686 has been paid out over the year in grants to local organisations to support health and well-being projects.

The incoming Chair, Jane Wintermeyer, and Vice Chair, Angie Bussey, will be working hard with the rest of the team to promote and support both the hospital and the local community with their health and wellbeing.

We shall be seeking new Trustees soon – in particular, for a Secretary and for a Communications Trustee. If you might be interested, drop us a DM!

More details of the meeting are included in the Minutes which will be published soon on the FOSMH website. If you want to know about happenings at the hospital or would like to support the Charity, you can also enrol as a member here.

If you would like to become a member of the Friends of St Monica’s Hospital, please complete the form below or download and return our Membership Registration Form. The security of your information and your privacy is important to us. We will never sell your information or share your information w...

11/05/2026

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28/04/2026

Registered Charity no. 1197052 http://www.fosmh.org.uk

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA’S HOSPITAL, EASINGWOLD
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held on
Thursday 21st May 2026 at 7.00pm at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold.

Members of the public are very welcome to attend. Whilst not a
requirement, we do encourage members of the public to become
FOSMH Members. You can register via our website, or by completing
a registration form on arrival at the AGM.

Only adults who are registered patients at Ampleforth, Easingwold
(Millfield), Hovingham, Stillington and Tollerton NHS GP Surgeries
can become FOSMH Members.

Only FOSMH members can vote. Votes by proxy are not permitted.

For further details contact the Honorary Secretary, Angela Bussey, by
email at [email protected]

Please follow the link below to see the agenda and minutes from the 2025 AGM

FOSMH » Blog Archive AGM 2026 Notification • FOSMH

Friends of St Monica's Hospital Long Street Easingwold York, North Yorkshire YO61 3JD United Kingdom

FoSMH is a charity supporting St Monica's Hospital and the local community.

28/04/2026

Registered Charity no. 1197052 http://www.fosmh.org.uk

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA’S HOSPITAL, EASINGWOLD
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held on
Thursday 21st May 2026 at 7.00pm at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold.

Members of the public are very welcome to attend. Whilst not a
requirement, we do encourage members of the public to become
FOSMH Members. You can register via our website, or by completing
a registration form on arrival at the AGM.

Only adults who are registered patients at Ampleforth, Easingwold
(Millfield), Hovingham, Stillington and Tollerton NHS GP Surgeries
can become FOSMH Members.

Only FOSMH members can vote. Votes by proxy are not permitted.

For further details contact the Honorary Secretary, Angela Bussey, by
email at [email protected]

Please follow the link below to see the agenda and minutes from the 2025 AGM

FOSMH » Blog Archive AGM 2026 Notification

Friends of St Monica's Hospital Long Street Easingwold York, North Yorkshire YO61 3JD

FoSMH is a charity supporting St Monica's Hospital and the local community.