Our Impact
From major projects such as the Nora Arnold Blood Bike to community partnerships, hospital equipment and everyday fundraising, the League of Friends helps turn local generosity into visible results.
Explore some of the projects and improvements our supporters have helped make possible.
Recent projects
These examples show how donations, fundraising and partnership working can support practical health and wellbeing projects.
A Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro was commissioned for Yeovil Freewheelers and named “Nora Arnold” in recognition of Nora's more than 30 years of service to the League of Friends.
The overall commissioning figure was £18,000. The Original Factory Shop in Chard contributed more than £5,000 through local fundraising towards that total.
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The League provided £600 in support to Promise Works. The organisation uses volunteer adult mentors to support young people, helping them build confidence and stability through difficult circumstances.
Read moreProject Food focuses on practical skills: learning basic cooking, budgeting for good nutrition and reducing reliance on ready meals.
Further project details, outcomes and a publishable photograph are still being confirmed.
The League has supported practical items including physio and exercise bikes, birthing or exercise balls, exercise bands and theoretical or training books used in physiotherapy education.
A mural in the Minor Injuries Unit was funded to make the environment friendlier and give children something engaging to focus on during treatment.
Donated books turn into small but useful contributions throughout the year. One recent count-up raised £46.79.
Read the updateRecognising decades of service
Nora Arnold has given more than 30 years of service to the League of Friends and remains part of its story today. In 2025, a new Yeovil Freewheelers Blood Bike was named “Nora Arnold” to recognise that contribution.
The bike is expected to support the volunteer emergency medical courier service across South Somerset and Dorset, carrying urgent items such as blood, samples, medications and life-saving equipment between healthcare locations.
Nora meets Nora — read the storyFunding enquiries
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