--- title: "The Nottingham General Dispensary — check charity number 228149 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Nottingham General Dispensary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228149. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in PO Box 11228. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-nottingham-general-dispensary retrieved: 2026-08-27T03:49:52.769Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Nottingham General Dispensary is a registered charity (number 228149) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £38,135 (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 Nottingham General Dispensary? Registered charity number 228149 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location PO Box 11228 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £38,135 ## What does The Nottingham General Dispensary do? Relieving in cases of need persons resident in the County of Nottinghamshire who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm by providing or paying for items services or facilities which are calculated to alleviate the suffering or assist the recovery of such persons in such cases but are not readily available to them from other sources. ## What causes is The Nottingham General Dispensary registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Nottingham General Dispensary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Nottingham General Dispensary 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-nottingham-general-dispensary&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Nottingham General Dispensary a legitimate charity? Yes. The Nottingham General Dispensary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228149) 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 Nottingham General Dispensary's charity number? The Nottingham General Dispensary's charity number is 228149. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228149? Search 228149 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 Nottingham General Dispensary do? Relieving in cases of need persons resident in the County of Nottinghamshire who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm by providing or paying for items services or facilities which are calculated to alleviate the suffering or assist the recovery of such persons in such cases but are not readily available to them from other sources. Does The Nottingham General Dispensary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Nottingham General Dispensary. 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 Nottingham General Dispensary? The Nottingham General Dispensary 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/228149).