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title: "Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases — check charity number 1202442 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202442. Education/training charity based in The Shepherds Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forgotten-patients-overlooked-diseases
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:00:48.087Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases is a registered charity (number 1202442) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,242 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases?

Registered charity number

1202442

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Shepherds Building

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£1,242

Website

[www.forgottenpatients.org](http://www.forgottenpatients.org/)

## What does Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases do?

For those with medically unexplained symptoms, overlooked diseases or common unresolved health problems we will:1. Develop resources for people with overlooked health issues.2. Provide support/signposting for patients and families who are not being helped elsewhere.3. Facilitate, sponsor and deliver research.4. Promote education.5. Encourage the adoption of research findings.

## What causes is Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases a legitimate charity?

Yes. Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202442) 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 Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases's charity number?

Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases's charity number is 1202442. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202442?

Search 1202442 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 Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases do?

For those with medically unexplained symptoms, overlooked diseases or common unresolved health problems we will:1. Develop resources for people with overlooked health issues.2. Provide support/signposting for patients and families who are not being helped elsewhere.3. Facilitate, sponsor and deliver research.4. Promote education.5. Encourage the adoption of research findings.

Does Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases. 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 Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases?

Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases's website is http://www.forgottenpatients.org — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1202442).