Is British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital as a registered charity (number 281538) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital's charity number?

British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital's charity number is 281538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 281538?

Search 281538 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.

Does British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Friends of Edith Wolfson 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 British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital?

British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital previously called?

The register lists this previous name for British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital: The British Research Trust Edith Wolfson Hospital.

Registered charity · No. 281538

British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital?

Reported income · year ending 2023-04-05: £4
Reported spending · year ending 2023-04-05: £0
Registered charity number: 281538
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Adelaide House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital (number 281538) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital do?

The Charity makes grants for the purchase of medical equipment.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital

Answers British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 January 1981
Previous names on the register: The British Research Trust Edith Wolfson Hospital
Where it says it operates: Throughout London · Israel

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital as a registered charity (number 281538) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital's charity number?: British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital's charity number is 281538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 281538?: Search 281538 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 British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital do?: The Charity makes grants for the purchase of medical equipment.
Does British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Friends of Edith Wolfson 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 British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital?: British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital?: The register does not record British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital previously called?: The register lists this previous name for British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital: The British Research Trust Edith Wolfson Hospital.
When was British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital registered as a charity?: British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital was entered on the register on 9 January 1981.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.