--- title: "Waterhouse Smith's Hospital — check charity number 257528 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Waterhouse Smith's Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257528. Accommodation/housing charity based in The Cross. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waterhouse-smith-s-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:04:18.536Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Waterhouse Smith's Hospital is a registered charity (number 257528) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £14,022 (year ending 2024-07-18). 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 Waterhouse Smith's Hospital? Registered charity number 257528 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Cross Latest income (year ending 2024-07-18) £14,022 ## What does Waterhouse Smith's Hospital do? Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for the needy and elderly in Cawood, Selby ## What causes is Waterhouse Smith's Hospital registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waterhouse Smith's Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waterhouse Smith'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=waterhouse-smith-s-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Waterhouse Smith's Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. Waterhouse Smith's Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257528) 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 Waterhouse Smith's Hospital's charity number? Waterhouse Smith's Hospital's charity number is 257528. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257528? Search 257528 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 Waterhouse Smith's Hospital do? Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for the needy and elderly in Cawood, Selby Does Waterhouse Smith's Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waterhouse Smith'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 Waterhouse Smith's Hospital? Waterhouse Smith's 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/257528).