--- title: "Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital — check charity number 286165 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286165. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in School Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-danesbury-and-queen-victoria-memorial-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:40:32.659Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital is a registered charity (number 286165) 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 £165,132 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital? Registered charity number 286165 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location School Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £165,132 Website [www.danesburyqvm.co.uk](http://www.danesburyqvm.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital do? Runs one charity shop and other fundraising events to support Danesbury Neurological Centre (an NHS facility treating adults with neurological problems) and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (which provides rehabilitation following a stay in an acute hospital) as well as occasional support to other Hertfordshire NHS facilities providing similar rehabilitation. ## What causes is Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial 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-danesbury-and-queen-victoria-memorial-hospital&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.danesburyqvm.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286165) 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 Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital's charity number? Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital's charity number is 286165. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286165? Search 286165 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 Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital do? Runs one charity shop and other fundraising events to support Danesbury Neurological Centre (an NHS facility treating adults with neurological problems) and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (which provides rehabilitation following a stay in an acute hospital) as well as occasional support to other Hertfordshire NHS facilities providing similar rehabilitation. Does Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial 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 Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital? Friends of Danesbury and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital's website is http://www.danesburyqvm.co.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](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/286165).