--- title: "Friends of Mengo Hospital — check charity number 289737 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Mengo Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289737. Education/training charity based in Great Shelford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-mengo-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:17:48.106Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Mengo Hospital is a registered charity (number 289737) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £20,544 (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 Mengo Hospital? Registered charity number 289737 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Great Shelford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,544 Website [www.mengofriends.org.uk](http://www.mengofriends.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Mengo Hospital do? Friends of Mengo are partners with Mengo Hospital, Kampala, Uganda Republic. Through donations, advice, visits, gifts and prayer, our partnership aims to extend our involvement with all those who are treated, work, or are trained at the hospital. Funds are raised from generous donors, largely in the UK, and allocation is decided through close communication between the committee and Mengo SLT. ## What causes is Friends of Mengo Hospital registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Mengo Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Mengo 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-mengo-hospital&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mengofriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Mengo Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Mengo Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289737) 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 Mengo Hospital's charity number? Friends of Mengo Hospital's charity number is 289737. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 289737? Search 289737 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 Mengo Hospital do? Friends of Mengo are partners with Mengo Hospital, Kampala, Uganda Republic. Through donations, advice, visits, gifts and prayer, our partnership aims to extend our involvement with all those who are treated, work, or are trained at the hospital. Funds are raised from generous donors, largely in the UK, and allocation is decided through close communication between the committee and Mengo SLT. Does Friends of Mengo Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Mengo 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 Mengo Hospital? Friends of Mengo Hospital's website is http://www.mengofriends.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/289737).