--- title: "The Friends of St Luke's — check charity number 511535 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Luke's a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 511535. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St Luke's Hosptal. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-st-luke-s retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:46:55.621Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Luke's is a registered charity (number 511535) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £69,999 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Friends of St Luke's? Registered charity number 511535 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St Luke's Hosptal Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £69,999 ## What does The Friends of St Luke's do? The Friends of St Luke's Hospital offer a guiding service for visitors to the hospital, as well as raising funds from the proceeds of two coffee shops on the hospital premises and through donations to benefit all at the hospital. From the funds raised, the charity is able to help doctors or hospital departments obtain items that would not normally be available through normal NHS funding. ## What causes is The Friends of St Luke's registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Luke's yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Luke's 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=the-friends-of-st-luke-s&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Luke's a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Luke's is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 511535) 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 The Friends of St Luke's's charity number? The Friends of St Luke's's charity number is 511535. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 511535? Search 511535 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 The Friends of St Luke's do? The Friends of St Luke's Hospital offer a guiding service for visitors to the hospital, as well as raising funds from the proceeds of two coffee shops on the hospital premises and through donations to benefit all at the hospital. From the funds raised, the charity is able to help doctors or hospital departments obtain items that would not normally be available through normal NHS funding. Does The Friends of St Luke's have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Luke's. 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 The Friends of St Luke's? The Friends of St Luke's 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/511535).