In 1998 the Montagu Hospital was facing closure through the lack of finance and support from the Health Ministry and Provincial Authorities. This news, with its far reaching implications for the health and well being of the Montagu community, sparked an initiative that led to the formation of the Friends of the Montagu Hospital Trust. An initiative which not only kept the hospital's doors open, but raised its status to one of the best country hospitals in the Western Cape.

Over the past ten years the 'Friends' have raised more than R 700 000 for improvements, medical equipment and general maintenance at the hospital.

More than 96% of the funds received from our generous community (private and business donations), luncheons and dinners, golf days and the bric-a-brac stall at the Saturday Village Market, go directly to the hospital.
Projects are selected and prioritised in close association with the Hospital Board and the hospital's senior medical staff and are closely monitored by the 'Friends' from start to finish.

Among the major projects completed over the past ten years are the remodelling of the casualty sector, the setting up of an infectious disease ward, two private wards and the piping of oxygen throughout the hospital. The conversion of a section of the underutilised nurses' home into apartments for two resident doctors has made a major contribution to the hospital's functional success.

The Trust is registered (IT 934/1999) and donations are tax deductible. For further information call the Secretary, Tel: 023 614 2595