Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 249264
League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals 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 League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals?
- Reported income · year ending 2023-12-31
- £39
- Reported spending · year ending 2023-12-31
- £0
- Registered charity number
- 249264
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Consett
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- DH8.7DH
Quick answer
League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals (number 249264) 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 League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals do?
We run a teabar in Outpatients Dept at Shotley Bridge Hospital. Outside of this we run fundraising events ie coffee mornings, seasonal fayre's and a flag day. All monies raised go back into the community via medical equipment. Patient comforts on wards & in Outpatient Dept.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals
Answers League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- League of Friends
- Previous names on the register
- Friends of Derwentside Hospital Group; Friends of the North West Durham Hospital Group
- Where it says it operates
- Durham
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.
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 League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals registered for?
General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals as a registered charity (number 249264) 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 League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals's charity number?
- League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals's charity number is 249264. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 249264?
- Search 249264 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 League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals do?
- We run a teabar in Outpatients Dept at Shotley Bridge Hospital. Outside of this we run fundraising events ie coffee mornings, seasonal fayre's and a flag day. All monies raised go back into the community via medical equipment. Patient comforts on wards & in Outpatient Dept.
- Does League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals. 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 League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals?
- League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals's website listed in our register data is http://DH8.7DH. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals?
- The register does not record League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals previously called?
- The register lists these previous names for League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals: Friends of Derwentside Hospital Group; Friends of the North West Durham Hospital Group.
- When was League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals registered as a charity?
- League of Friends for Derwentside Community Hospitals was entered on the register on 27 September 1966.
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.