Is Valley Park Radio a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Valley Park Radio as a registered charity (number 289006) 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 Valley Park Radio's charity number?

Valley Park Radio's charity number is 289006. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 289006?

Search 289006 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 Valley Park Radio have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Valley Park 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 Valley Park Radio?

Valley Park Radio's website listed in our register data is http://www.valleyparkradio.org.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 Valley Park Radio previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Valley Park Radio: Joyce Green Hospital Radio; Radio Joyce Green Hospital Broadcasting Service.

When was Valley Park Radio registered as a charity?

Valley Park Radio was entered on the register on 26 April 1984.

Registered charity · No. 289006

Valley Park Radio

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Valley Park Radio is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include recreation, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Valley Park Radio?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,140
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,971
Registered charity number: 289006
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Darent valley hospital
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.valleyparkradio.org.uk

Quick answer

Valley Park Radio (number 289006) 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 Valley Park Radio do?

Valley Park Radio provides a bedside hospital radio service to the patients of the Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Valley Park Radio

Answers Valley Park 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 Valley Park 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: 26 April 1984
Previous names on the register: Joyce Green Hospital Radio; Radio Joyce Green Hospital Broadcasting Service
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.

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 Valley Park Radio registered for?

RecreationOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Valley Park Radio yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Valley Park 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Valley Park Radio a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Valley Park Radio as a registered charity (number 289006) 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 Valley Park Radio's charity number?: Valley Park Radio's charity number is 289006. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 289006?: Search 289006 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 Valley Park Radio do?: Valley Park Radio provides a bedside hospital radio service to the patients of the Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent.
Does Valley Park Radio have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Valley Park 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 Valley Park Radio?: Valley Park Radio's website listed in our register data is http://www.valleyparkradio.org.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 Valley Park Radio?: The register does not record Valley Park Radio as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Valley Park Radio previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Valley Park Radio: Joyce Green Hospital Radio; Radio Joyce Green Hospital Broadcasting Service.
When was Valley Park Radio registered as a charity?: Valley Park Radio was entered on the register on 26 April 1984.

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.