--- title: "The Hospital of James Knowles CIO — check charity number 1176384 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hospital of James Knowles CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176384. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hospital-of-james-knowles-cio retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:12:37.967Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hospital of James Knowles CIO is a registered charity (number 1176384) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £27,753 (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 Hospital of James Knowles CIO? Registered charity number 1176384 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,753 ## What does The Hospital of James Knowles CIO do? Almshouse in Long Preston ## What causes is The Hospital of James Knowles CIO registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hospital of James Knowles CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hospital of James Knowles CIO 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-hospital-of-james-knowles-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hospital of James Knowles CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hospital of James Knowles CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176384) 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 Hospital of James Knowles CIO's charity number? The Hospital of James Knowles CIO's charity number is 1176384. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176384? Search 1176384 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 Hospital of James Knowles CIO do? Almshouse in Long Preston Does The Hospital of James Knowles CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hospital of James Knowles CIO. 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 Hospital of James Knowles CIO? The Hospital of James Knowles CIO 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/1176384).