Is Cotswold Hospital Radio a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cotswold Hospital Radio as a registered charity (number 270610) 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio's charity number?

Cotswold Hospital Radio's charity number is 270610. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 270610?

Search 270610 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cotswold Hospital 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio?

Cotswold Hospital Radio's website listed in our register data is http://www.patientstation.org.uk. 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.

When was Cotswold Hospital Radio registered as a charity?

Cotswold Hospital Radio was entered on the register on 9 January 1976.

Registered charity · No. 270610

Cotswold Hospital Radio

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cotswold Hospital Radio is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Cotswold Hospital Radio?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,981
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,956
Registered charity number: 270610
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cheltenham General Hospital
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.patientstation.org.uk

Quick answer

Cotswold Hospital Radio (number 270610) 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio do?

Cotswold Hospital Radio is a voluntary community service organisation established to provide a ward visiting and local radio broadcasting service to patients in hospitals administered by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cotswold Hospital Radio

Answers Cotswold Hospital Radio 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 January 1976
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.

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 Cotswold Hospital Radio registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cotswold Hospital Radio yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cotswold Hospital Radio. 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cotswold Hospital Radio a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cotswold Hospital Radio as a registered charity (number 270610) 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio's charity number?: Cotswold Hospital Radio's charity number is 270610. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 270610?: Search 270610 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio do?: Cotswold Hospital Radio is a voluntary community service organisation established to provide a ward visiting and local radio broadcasting service to patients in hospitals administered by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Does Cotswold Hospital Radio have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cotswold Hospital 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio?: Cotswold Hospital Radio's website listed in our register data is http://www.patientstation.org.uk. 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 Cotswold Hospital Radio?: The register does not record Cotswold Hospital Radio as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Cotswold Hospital Radio registered as a charity?: Cotswold Hospital Radio was entered on the register on 9 January 1976.

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.