--- title: "The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital — check charity number 296475 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296475. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dancing Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-wincanton-community-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-25T23:24:07.696Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital is a registered charity (number 296475) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £37,259 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Wincanton Community Hospital? Registered charity number 296475 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dancing Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £37,259 ## What does The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital do? Fundraising to support Wincanton Community Hospital by running Fetes, Garden Parties, Dances, Charity Draw, Race Days, Easter Egg Hunt, and Xmas Fayres etc. The funds are used to provide support to patients at the Hospital along with improvements to equipment, buildings and facilities. ## What causes is The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Wincanton Community 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-wincanton-community-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296475) 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 Wincanton Community Hospital's charity number? The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital's charity number is 296475. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296475? Search 296475 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 Wincanton Community Hospital do? Fundraising to support Wincanton Community Hospital by running Fetes, Garden Parties, Dances, Charity Draw, Race Days, Easter Egg Hunt, and Xmas Fayres etc. The funds are used to provide support to patients at the Hospital along with improvements to equipment, buildings and facilities. Does The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Wincanton Community 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 Wincanton Community Hospital? The Friends of Wincanton Community 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/296475).