Celebrating 150 Years of Stroud General Hospital

As part of the year long celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Stroud General Hospital being on the current site, the League of Friends set up an exhibition at the Museum in the Park, Stroud.

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Stroud Hospitals League of Friends

We are a small but highly effective local charity funding major infrastructure projects and state-of-the-art equipment for Stroud General and Maternity hospitals, and we provide community healthcare in the Five Valleys.

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Stroud General Hospital

Over the years Stroud League of Friends has made significant contributions to the development of the operating theatre, and to the ultrasound, endoscopy and complex leg would services in particular, in addition to many other areas.

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Community Projects

In addition to the Respite Care project at Horsfall, the League of Friends fund projects at Stroud Maternity (pre- and post-natal yoga, and singing), and at Weavers Croft (Men’s Shed and Gardening).

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Stroud Hospitals League of Friends is a registered charity whose aim is to support the two hospitals and the health and welfare of the local community.

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Latest News

Memorial Plaques

Nov 4, 2026 | General

The final part of our contribution to the 150th anniversary celebrations has been finished. Trustees Dr Susie Weir and Emily Booth worked on the memorial plaques and arranged them in an aesthetically pleasing way, and they have now been put up by the Estates team....

About Stroud Hospitals League of Friends

Oct 26, 2026 | General

Stroud Hospitals League of Friends was formed in 1948 at the inception of the NHS. It is volunteer led and develops, enhances and protects services, principally through refurbishment, and the provision of state-of-the-art equipment which would not otherwise be...

Vacancy – Chair of Stroud Hospitals League of Friends

Jul 8, 2026 | General, Vacancies

Role description This is a voluntary position, with reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed, but, it is a fulfilling one, with the potential to make a profound difference locally. Stroud Hospitals League of Friends is fortunate to have healthy reserves...