--- title: "Friends of the Dawlish Hospital — check charity number 202886 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Dawlish Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 202886. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Holcombe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-dawlish-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:21:40.109Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Dawlish Hospital is a registered charity (number 202886) 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 £16,270 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 the Dawlish Hospital? Registered charity number 202886 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Holcombe Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £16,270 ## What does Friends of the Dawlish Hospital do? Support Dawlish Hospital ## What causes is Friends of the Dawlish Hospital registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Dawlish Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Dawlish 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-the-dawlish-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Dawlish Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Dawlish Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 202886) 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 the Dawlish Hospital's charity number? Friends of the Dawlish Hospital's charity number is 202886. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 202886? Search 202886 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 the Dawlish Hospital do? Support Dawlish Hospital Does Friends of the Dawlish Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Dawlish 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 the Dawlish Hospital? Friends of the Dawlish Hospital 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/202886).