--- title: "League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale — check charity number 258673 | CharityCompare" description: "Is League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 258673. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Ely. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charity" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/league-of-friends-whitchurch-hospital-supporting-mental-health-in-cardiff-and-the-vale retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:44:25.505Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale is a registered charity (number 258673) 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 £680 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale? Registered charity number 258673 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ely Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £680 ## What does League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale do? The objective of the League are to assist patients both in hospital and in community settings with benefits which would otherwise be unavailable to them. The League of Friends disperses funds to help in these objectives.The League operates in the whole of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. ## What causes is League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale 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=league-of-friends-whitchurch-hospital-supporting-mental-health-in-cardiff-and-the-vale&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale a legitimate charity? Yes. League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 258673) 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 League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale's charity number? League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale's charity number is 258673. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 258673? Search 258673 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 League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale do? The objective of the League are to assist patients both in hospital and in community settings with benefits which would otherwise be unavailable to them. The League of Friends disperses funds to help in these objectives.The League operates in the whole of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Does League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale. 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 League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale? League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale 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/258673).