--- title: "Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh — check charity number 257436 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257436. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Papcastle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hospital-of-dovenby-of-the-foundation-of-sir-thomas-lamplugh retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:13:28.210Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh is a registered charity (number 257436) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £304 (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 Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh? Registered charity number 257436 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Papcastle Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £304 ## What does Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh do? management of small foundation fund and distribution of income to local needy, usually elderly residents nominated by local councillors. ## What causes is Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh 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=hospital-of-dovenby-of-the-foundation-of-sir-thomas-lamplugh&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh a legitimate charity? Yes. Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257436) 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 Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh's charity number? Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh's charity number is 257436. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257436? Search 257436 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 Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh do? management of small foundation fund and distribution of income to local needy, usually elderly residents nominated by local councillors. Does Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh. 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 Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh? Hospital of Dovenby, of the Foundation of Sir Thomas Lamplugh 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/257436).