Is Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association as a registered charity (number 261548) 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 Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association's charity number?

Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association's charity number is 261548. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association?

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Registered charity · No. 261548

Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £3,347
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £5,033
Registered charity number: 261548
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Southwick Hill Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.qaradio.co.uk

Quick answer

Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association (number 261548) 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 Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association do?

Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association broadcasts to the patients & staff of Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The broadcasts contain local news and information as well as light entertainment.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 November 1970
Where it says it operates: Hampshire · Portsmouth City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association. 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 Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association as a registered charity (number 261548) 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 Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association's charity number?: Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association's charity number is 261548. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 261548?: Search 261548 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 Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association do?: Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association broadcasts to the patients & staff of Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The broadcasts contain local news and information as well as light entertainment.
Does Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association. 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 Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association?: Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.qaradio.co.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 Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association?: The register does not record Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association registered as a charity?: Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association was entered on the register on 24 November 1970.

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.