Queen Square Enterprises (QSE), a not-for-profit subsidiary owned by University College London Hospitals Charity, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on Thursday 11th September 2025 at Botanica Garden located in The Bedford Hotel.
The 40th anniversary celebration will bring together current and former staff, partners and supporters of QSE to honour the legacy of the organisation and look ahead to the future of neurological and cardiac care.
QSE was the first health sector social enterprise of its kind in the UK and remains one of the few independent organisations working for the direct benefit of an NHS institution.
The business operates as a not-for-profit across two divisions – Queen Square Imaging Centre which works in partnership with The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the Chenies Mews Imaging Centre, a dedicated clinical and research cardiac Magnetic Resonance Scanner (MRI) facility.
As a not-for-profit organisation, QSE plays a unique role in supporting the NHS. Every year, it contributes millions of pounds to fund vital clinical services, specialist equipment, research initiatives and training opportunities. This integrated model ensures that innovations in treatment and care are rapidly translated into frontline NHS services, directly improving patient outcomes.
QSE also supports the development of neuroscience research through strategic funding of UCL’s world-class academic programmes. These investments help deliver pioneering discoveries in neurology, including MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), and ensure continued excellence in patient care.
Jodee Cooper, CEO of Queen Square Imaging Centre, commented:
“This is a proud moment for everyone who has been part of Queen Square Enterprises over the past four decades. Our not-for-profit model is a powerful example of how private practice can directly benefit public healthcare. This celebration is not just about looking back – it’s about reaffirming our commitment to advancing neurological and cardiac care for everyone, regardless of how they access it.”
