--- title: "Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund — check charity number 234970 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 234970. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 8 St. Marys Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gateshead-relief-in-sickness-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:29:42.603Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund is a registered charity (number 234970) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £7,909 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund? Registered charity number 234970 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 8 St. Marys Green Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,909 ## What does Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund do? The principal object of the Trust is the relief of people in need who are resident in the Borough of Gateshead who are sick, convalescent, handicapped or infirm by providing or paying for items, services or facilities which are calculated to alleviate the suffering or assist the recovery of such persons in such cases but are not readily available to them from other sources ## What causes is Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund 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=gateshead-relief-in-sickness-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 234970) 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 Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund's charity number? Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund's charity number is 234970. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 234970? Search 234970 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 Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund do? The principal object of the Trust is the relief of people in need who are resident in the Borough of Gateshead who are sick, convalescent, handicapped or infirm by providing or paying for items, services or facilities which are calculated to alleviate the suffering or assist the recovery of such persons in such cases but are not readily available to them from other sources Does Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund. 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 Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund? Gateshead Relief-in-Sickness Fund 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/234970).