--- title: "Chippenham Radio — check charity number 1200746 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chippenham Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200746. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chippenham Community Hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chippenham-radio retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:41:05.221Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chippenham Radio is a registered charity (number 1200746) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £15,078 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Chippenham Radio? Registered charity number 1200746 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chippenham Community Hospital Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,078 Website [chippenhamhospitalradio.com](http://chippenhamhospitalradio.com/) ## What does Chippenham Radio do? Provides a radio service to Chippenham Community Hospital and the town of Chippenham. ## What causes is Chippenham Radio registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chippenham Radio yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chippenham Radio 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=chippenham-radio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://chippenhamhospitalradio.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chippenham Radio a legitimate charity? Yes. Chippenham Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200746) 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 Chippenham Radio's charity number? Chippenham Radio's charity number is 1200746. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200746? Search 1200746 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 Chippenham Radio do? Provides a radio service to Chippenham Community Hospital and the town of Chippenham. Does Chippenham Radio have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chippenham Radio. 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 Chippenham Radio? Chippenham Radio's website is http://chippenhamhospitalradio.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1200746).