--- title: "Friends of Ripon Hospitals — check charity number 225256 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Ripon Hospitals a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 225256. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-ripon-hospitals retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:13:23.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Ripon Hospitals is a registered charity (number 225256) 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 £19,273 (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 Ripon Hospitals? Registered charity number 225256 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £19,273 ## What does Friends of Ripon Hospitals do? Fundraising and finanical support to Ripon Hospitals ## What causes is Friends of Ripon Hospitals registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Ripon Hospitals yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Ripon Hospitals 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-ripon-hospitals&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Ripon Hospitals a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Ripon Hospitals is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 225256) 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 Ripon Hospitals's charity number? Friends of Ripon Hospitals's charity number is 225256. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 225256? Search 225256 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 Ripon Hospitals do? Fundraising and finanical support to Ripon Hospitals Does Friends of Ripon Hospitals have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Ripon Hospitals. 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 Ripon Hospitals? Friends of Ripon Hospitals does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/225256).