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Registered charity · No. 517552

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# Radio Poplar

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Radio Poplar is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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## Check the current position

The register reporting status is “Suppressed”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=517552&subId=0) before acting.

At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Radio Poplar?

Reported income · year ending 2012-12-31

£3,881

Reported spending · year ending 2012-12-31

£6,014

Registered charity number

517552

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Leeds

Website

[www.radiopoplar.co.uk](http://www.radiopoplar.co.uk/)

Quick answer

Radio Poplar (number 517552) 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 Radio Poplar do?

Internet radio service offering music, chat, the spoken word and helpline telephone numbers operating within the medical/health/sickness circle. Radio service aimed at the disabled/elderly/frail people. Inviting children/young people to broadcast covering the main city of Leeds Metropolitan area.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Radio Poplar

Answers Radio Poplar 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”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

19 June 1986

Previous names on the register

West Leeds Radio

Where it says it operates

Leeds City

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

**Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Radio Poplar registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Radio Poplar yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Radio Poplar.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Radio Poplar?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- 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 Radio Poplar a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Radio Poplar as a registered charity (number 517552) 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 Radio Poplar's charity number?

Radio Poplar's charity number is 517552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517552?

Search 517552 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 Radio Poplar do?

Internet radio service offering music, chat, the spoken word and helpline telephone numbers operating within the medical/health/sickness circle. Radio service aimed at the disabled/elderly/frail people. Inviting children/young people to broadcast covering the main city of Leeds Metropolitan area.

Does Radio Poplar have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Radio Poplar. 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 Radio Poplar?

Radio Poplar's website listed in our register data is http://www.radiopoplar.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.

What was Radio Poplar previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Radio Poplar: West Leeds Radio.

When was Radio Poplar registered as a charity?

Radio Poplar was entered on the register on 19 June 1986.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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/charity-details/?regId=517552&subId=0).