--- title: "Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust — check charity number SC026657 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC026657. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile —" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-kello-hospital-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:08:52.959Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust is a registered charity (number SC026657) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £6,949 (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 Kello Hospital Trust? Registered charity number SC026657 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,949 ## What does Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust do? We provide services, equipment and additional patient care to make the stay of patients at the hospital as comfortable and homely as possible. ## What causes is Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust 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-kello-hospital-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC026657) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Kello Hospital Trust's charity number? Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust's charity number is SC026657. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026657? Search SC026657 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust do? We provide services, equipment and additional patient care to make the stay of patients at the hospital as comfortable and homely as possible. Does Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust? Friends Of Kello Hospital Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC026657).