Is Radio Wishing Well a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Radio Wishing Well as a registered charity (number 1016065) 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 Wishing Well's charity number?

Radio Wishing Well's charity number is 1016065. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1016065?

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Does Radio Wishing Well have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Radio Wishing Well. 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 Wishing Well?

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When was Radio Wishing Well registered as a charity?

Radio Wishing Well was entered on the register on 6 January 1993.

Registered charity · No. 1016065

Radio Wishing Well

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Radio Wishing Well is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Radio Wishing Well?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,661
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,373
Registered charity number: 1016065
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Trafford General Hospital
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.radiowishingwell.com

Quick answer

Radio Wishing Well (number 1016065) 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 Wishing Well do?

Hospital radio station.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Radio Wishing Well

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 January 1993
Where it says it operates: Trafford

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 Radio Wishing Well registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Radio Wishing Well yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Radio Wishing Well a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Radio Wishing Well as a registered charity (number 1016065) 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 Wishing Well's charity number?: Radio Wishing Well's charity number is 1016065. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1016065?: Search 1016065 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 Wishing Well do?: Hospital radio station.
Does Radio Wishing Well have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Radio Wishing Well. 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 Wishing Well?: Radio Wishing Well's website listed in our register data is http://www.radiowishingwell.com. 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 Radio Wishing Well?: The register does not record Radio Wishing Well as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Radio Wishing Well registered as a charity?: Radio Wishing Well was entered on the register on 6 January 1993.

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.