--- title: "British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital — check charity number 281538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281538. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Adelaide House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-friends-of-edith-wolfson-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:19:14.668Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital is a registered charity (number 281538) 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. Its latest reported income was £4 (year ending 2023-04-05). 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 British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital? Registered charity number 281538 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Adelaide House Latest income (year ending 2023-04-05) £4 ## What does British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital do? The Charity makes grants for the purchase of medical equipment. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Friends of Edith Wolfson 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=british-friends-of-edith-wolfson-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. British Friends of Edith Wolfson Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281538) 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 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. 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/281538).