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title: "Friends of Keswick Hospital — check charity number 1215859 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Keswick Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215859. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Applethwaite. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-keswick-hospital
retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:06:08.334Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Keswick Hospital is a registered charity (number 1215859) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. 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 Keswick Hospital?

Registered charity number

1215859

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Applethwaite

Website

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

## What does Friends of Keswick Hospital do?

receive funding donations and applications for use of these funds

## What causes is Friends of Keswick Hospital registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Keswick Hospital yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Keswick 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-keswick-hospital&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofkeswickhospital.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Keswick Hospital a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Keswick Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215859) 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 Keswick Hospital's charity number?

Friends of Keswick Hospital's charity number is 1215859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1215859?

Search 1215859 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 Keswick Hospital do?

receive funding donations and applications for use of these funds

Does Friends of Keswick Hospital have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Keswick 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 Keswick Hospital?

Friends of Keswick Hospital's website is http://www.friendsofkeswickhospital.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/1215859).