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title: "Cotswold Hospital Radio — check charity number 270610 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cotswold Hospital Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 270610. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cheltenham General Hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cotswold-hospital-radio
retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:45:39.065Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cotswold Hospital Radio is a registered charity (number 270610) 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 £1,981 (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 Cotswold Hospital Radio?

Registered charity number

270610

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Cheltenham General Hospital

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£1,981

Website

[www.patientstation.org.uk](http://www.patientstation.org.uk/)

## 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.

## What causes is Cotswold Hospital Radio registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cotswold Hospital 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.
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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=cotswold-hospital-radio&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.patientstation.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Cotswold Hospital Radio a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cotswold Hospital Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 270610) 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 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 is http://www.patientstation.org.uk — 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/270610).