Is Radio Royal a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Radio Royal as a registered charity (number SC047488) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Royal's charity number?

Radio Royal's charity number is SC047488. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047488?

Search SC047488 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Radio Royal have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Radio Royal. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Radio Royal?

Radio Royal's website listed in our register data is http://www.radioroyal.org. 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 Radio Royal registered as a charity?

Radio Royal was entered on the register on 7 June 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047488SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Radio Royal

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Radio Royal is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Radio Royal?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £3,943
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £5,182
Registered charity number: SC047488
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Falkirk
Website: www.radioroyal.org

Quick answer

Radio Royal (number SC047488) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Royal do?

To entertain and inform the patients, their friends and families, the staff and visitors of Forth Valley Royal Hospital and other healthcare establishments, and the wider Forth Valley community by the provision of live and recorded radio programmes.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Radio Royal

Answers Radio Royal gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 June 2017
Also known as: Forth Valley Broadcasting Service
Where it says it operates: Falkirk

What causes is Radio Royal registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Radio Royal yet?

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

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Radio Royal a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Radio Royal as a registered charity (number SC047488) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Royal's charity number?: Radio Royal's charity number is SC047488. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047488?: Search SC047488 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Radio Royal do?: To entertain and inform the patients, their friends and families, the staff and visitors of Forth Valley Royal Hospital and other healthcare establishments, and the wider Forth Valley community by the provision of live and recorded radio programmes.
Does Radio Royal have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Radio Royal. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Radio Royal?: Radio Royal's website listed in our register data is http://www.radioroyal.org. 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 Radio Royal registered as a charity?: Radio Royal was entered on the register on 7 June 2017.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.