--- title: "Friends of Barnes Hospital — check charity number 290489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Barnes Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290489. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Barnes Hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-barnes-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:23:02.021Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Barnes Hospital is a registered charity (number 290489) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £7,676 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Friends of Barnes Hospital? Registered charity number 290489 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barnes Hospital Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,676 ## What does Friends of Barnes Hospital do? London Borough of Richmond. Supporting patients of Barnes Hospital (a Mental Health facility) and people with a health need in the community in the area covered. Some active fundraising. Donations, including legacies, are received from members of the Friends and from local organisations. ## What causes is Friends of Barnes Hospital registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Barnes Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Barnes Hospital 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-barnes-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Barnes Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Barnes Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290489) 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 Friends of Barnes Hospital's charity number? Friends of Barnes Hospital's charity number is 290489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290489? Search 290489 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 Friends of Barnes Hospital do? London Borough of Richmond. Supporting patients of Barnes Hospital (a Mental Health facility) and people with a health need in the community in the area covered. Some active fundraising. Donations, including legacies, are received from members of the Friends and from local organisations. Does Friends of Barnes Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Barnes Hospital. 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 Friends of Barnes Hospital? Friends of Barnes Hospital does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/290489).