Is Taunton Hospital Radio a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Taunton Hospital Radio as a registered charity (number 283809) 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 Taunton Hospital Radio's charity number?

Taunton Hospital Radio's charity number is 283809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 283809?

Search 283809 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.

Does Taunton Hospital Radio have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taunton 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 Taunton Hospital Radio?

Taunton Hospital Radio's website listed in our register data is http://www.applefm.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.

When was Taunton Hospital Radio registered as a charity?

Taunton Hospital Radio was entered on the register on 10 December 1981.

Registered charity · No. 283809

Taunton Hospital Radio

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

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What are the key facts about Taunton Hospital Radio?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,138
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,650
Registered charity number: 283809
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Mill Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.applefm.co.uk

Quick answer

Taunton Hospital Radio (number 283809) 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 Taunton Hospital Radio do?

Providing an entirely volunteer run & managed FM Community Radio Station to the care and wider general communities within Taunton Deane boundary, and to anyone outside of the reach of the FM broadcast via the internet and dedicated smartphone app, including patients cared for within all hospitals in Somerset, to ease isolation, inform on important topics and provide general entertainment

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Taunton Hospital Radio

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 December 1981
Also known as: Apple Am; Apple Fm; Thr
Where it says it operates: Somerset

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 Taunton Hospital Radio registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Taunton Hospital Radio yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Taunton Hospital Radio a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Taunton Hospital Radio as a registered charity (number 283809) 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 Taunton Hospital Radio's charity number?: Taunton Hospital Radio's charity number is 283809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 283809?: Search 283809 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 Taunton Hospital Radio do?: Providing an entirely volunteer run & managed FM Community Radio Station to the care and wider general communities within Taunton Deane boundary, and to anyone outside of the reach of the FM broadcast via the internet and dedicated smartphone app, including patients cared for within all hospitals in Somerset, to ease isolation, inform on important topics and provide general entertainment
Does Taunton Hospital Radio have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taunton 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 Taunton Hospital Radio?: Taunton Hospital Radio's website listed in our register data is http://www.applefm.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 Taunton Hospital Radio?: The register does not record Taunton Hospital Radio as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Taunton Hospital Radio registered as a charity?: Taunton Hospital Radio was entered on the register on 10 December 1981.

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.