--- title: "Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal — check charity number 280568 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280568. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in London Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-hospital-association-deal retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:42.993Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal is a registered charity (number 280568) 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 £84,884 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Hospital Association - Deal? Registered charity number 280568 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £84,884 Website [friendsofdealhospital.org.uk](https://friendsofdealhospital.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal do? Supplement the hospital service by provision of equipment and facilities for the relief of present or former patients in need. Provide amenities in the hospital for patients and staff including a tea bar. Encourage and maintain public interest in the hospital and raise funds to achieve these ends. ## What causes is Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal 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-hospital-association-deal&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://friendsofdealhospital.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280568) 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 Hospital Association - Deal's charity number? Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal's charity number is 280568. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280568? Search 280568 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 Hospital Association - Deal do? Supplement the hospital service by provision of equipment and facilities for the relief of present or former patients in need. Provide amenities in the hospital for patients and staff including a tea bar. Encourage and maintain public interest in the hospital and raise funds to achieve these ends. Does Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal. 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 Hospital Association - Deal? Friends of the Hospital Association - Deal's website is https://friendsofdealhospital.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/280568).