--- title: "Friends of Frome Hospital — check charity number 275898 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Frome Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 275898. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Frome. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-frome-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:23:09.733Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Frome Hospital is a registered charity (number 275898) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,098 (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 Frome Hospital? Registered charity number 275898 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Frome Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,098 Website [friendsoffromehospital.org.uk](http://friendsoffromehospital.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Frome Hospital do? To provide support and relief to Frome Community Hospital and its patients, staff and visitors. To promote the recruitment of voluntary helpers. To support the provision of information and education for local residents and to cooperate with such other bodies in respect of and to support research into health matters. To raise funds and accept gifts to achieve the charity's objectives ## What causes is Friends of Frome Hospital registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Frome Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Frome 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-frome-hospital&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsoffromehospital.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Frome Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Frome Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 275898) 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 Frome Hospital's charity number? Friends of Frome Hospital's charity number is 275898. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 275898? Search 275898 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 Frome Hospital do? To provide support and relief to Frome Community Hospital and its patients, staff and visitors. To promote the recruitment of voluntary helpers. To support the provision of information and education for local residents and to cooperate with such other bodies in respect of and to support research into health matters. To raise funds and accept gifts to achieve the charity's objectives Does Friends of Frome Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Frome 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 Frome Hospital? Friends of Frome Hospital's website is http://friendsoffromehospital.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](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/275898).