--- title: "The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital — check charity number 503571 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 503571. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Western Bank. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-the-sheffield-children-s-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:12:05.381Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital is a registered charity (number 503571) 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. Its latest reported income was £63,415 (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 the Sheffield Children's Hospital? Registered charity number 503571 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Western Bank Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £63,415 Website [www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/patients-and-parents/charities](http://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/patients-and-parents/charities/) ## What does The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital do? As our name suggests we provide funds solely for use by the Sheffield Childrens Hospital wards/departments. ## What causes is The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital 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-the-sheffield-children-s-hospital&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/patients-and-parents/charities/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 503571) 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 the Sheffield Children's Hospital's charity number? The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital's charity number is 503571. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 503571? Search 503571 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 the Sheffield Children's Hospital do? As our name suggests we provide funds solely for use by the Sheffield Childrens Hospital wards/departments. Does The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital. 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 the Sheffield Children's Hospital? The Friends of the Sheffield Children's Hospital's website is http://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/patients-and-parents/charities/ — 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/503571).