--- title: "Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) — check charity number 279009 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279009. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in The Quarterdeck. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-royal-london-hospital-whitechapel retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:40.641Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) is a registered charity (number 279009) 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 £54,755 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel)? Registered charity number 279009 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Quarterdeck Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £54,755 Website [www.friendsoftheroyallondonhospital.org.uk](http://www.friendsoftheroyallondonhospital.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) do? Relieve patients and former patients of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) who are sick, handicapped or infirm and generally to support the charitable work of the Hospital including related research ## What causes is Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) 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-royal-london-hospital-whitechapel&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsoftheroyallondonhospital.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279009) 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 Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel)'s charity number? Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel)'s charity number is 279009. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279009? Search 279009 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 Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) do? Relieve patients and former patients of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) who are sick, handicapped or infirm and generally to support the charitable work of the Hospital including related research Does Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel). 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 Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel)? Friends of the Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel)'s website is http://www.friendsoftheroyallondonhospital.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/279009).