Doctors in Distress
Doctors in Distress is a registered charity in England & Wales working in other charitable purposes, based in Watford.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Doctors in Distress?
- Registered charity number
- 1184953
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Watford
- Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
- £227,820
What does Doctors in Distress do?
To promote the value of positive mental health for doctors and all those in the medical profession
What causes is Doctors in Distress registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Doctors in Distress yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Doctors in Distress is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Doctors in Distress a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Doctors in Distress is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184953) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Doctors in Distress's charity number?
- Doctors in Distress's charity number is 1184953. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1184953?
- Search 1184953 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Doctors in Distress do?
- To promote the value of positive mental health for doctors and all those in the medical profession
- Does Doctors in Distress have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Doctors in Distress. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Doctors in Distress?
- Doctors in Distress's website is http://www.doctors-in-distress.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.