--- title: "The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury — check charity number 1201351 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201351. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St. Johns Hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hospitals-of-st-john-the-baptist-and-st-nicholas-canterbury retrieved: 2026-08-20T03:26:47.805Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury is a registered charity (number 1201351) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £886,991 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury? Registered charity number 1201351 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St. Johns Hospital Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £886,991 ## What does The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury do? The objective of the charity is to provide affordable residential accommodation for elderly people in need who have a link with Canterbury. The charity provides independent flats or cottages occupied at low rents. The accommodation is provided at St John's Hospital, Northgate, Canterbury (31 places), the other at St Nicholas' Hospital, Harbledown, Canterbury (10 places). ## What causes is The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury 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=the-hospitals-of-st-john-the-baptist-and-st-nicholas-canterbury&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201351) 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 The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury's charity number? The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury's charity number is 1201351. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201351? Search 1201351 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 The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury do? The objective of the charity is to provide affordable residential accommodation for elderly people in need who have a link with Canterbury. The charity provides independent flats or cottages occupied at low rents. The accommodation is provided at St John's Hospital, Northgate, Canterbury (31 places), the other at St Nicholas' Hospital, Harbledown, Canterbury (10 places). Does The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury. 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 The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury? The Hospitals of St John the Baptist and St Nicholas, Canterbury 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/1201351).