Is Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital as a registered charity (number 208894) 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital's charity number?

Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital's charity number is 208894. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 208894?

Search 208894 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Hinchingbrooke 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital?

Friends of Hinchingbrooke 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital: Friends of the Huntingdon Hospitals.

When was Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital registered as a charity?

Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital was entered on the register on 14 August 1962.

Registered charity · No. 208894

Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £4,260
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £5,256
Registered charity number: 208894
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Brampton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital (number 208894) 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital do?

To provide a link between Hinchingbrooke Hospital and the community it serves and to raise funds and receive gifts for the purpose of supplementing, in such a manner as the Friends see fit,the services alresdy provided by the Hospital.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Answers Friends of Hinchingbrooke 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke 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: 14 August 1962
Also known as: The Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Previous names on the register: Friends of the Huntingdon Hospitals
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Hinchingbrooke 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

What should you check before donating to Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital as a registered charity (number 208894) 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital's charity number?: Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital's charity number is 208894. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 208894?: Search 208894 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital do?: To provide a link between Hinchingbrooke Hospital and the community it serves and to raise funds and receive gifts for the purpose of supplementing, in such a manner as the Friends see fit,the services alresdy provided by the Hospital.
Does Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Hinchingbrooke 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital?: Friends of Hinchingbrooke 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 Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital?: The register does not record Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital: Friends of the Huntingdon Hospitals.
When was Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital registered as a charity?: Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital was entered on the register on 14 August 1962.

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.