--- title: "The Friends of Velindre Hospital — check charity number 512831 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Velindre Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512831. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Penarth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-velindre-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:17:40.046Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Velindre Hospital is a registered charity (number 512831) 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 £7,062 (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 The Friends of Velindre Hospital? Registered charity number 512831 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Penarth Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,062 ## What does The Friends of Velindre Hospital do? The charity provides funds to Velindre Hospital to assist in the purchase of medical equipment. The charity provides support and assistance to patients to improve their comfort and welfare. ## What causes is The Friends of Velindre Hospital registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Velindre Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Velindre 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-velindre-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Velindre Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Velindre Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512831) 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 Velindre Hospital's charity number? The Friends of Velindre Hospital's charity number is 512831. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 512831? Search 512831 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 Velindre Hospital do? The charity provides funds to Velindre Hospital to assist in the purchase of medical equipment. The charity provides support and assistance to patients to improve their comfort and welfare. Does The Friends of Velindre Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Velindre 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 Velindre Hospital? The Friends of Velindre Hospital 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/512831).