--- title: "Durham Hospitals Radio — check charity number 516174 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Durham Hospitals Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 516174. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in North Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/durham-hospitals-radio retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:10:22.437Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Durham Hospitals Radio is a registered charity (number 516174) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £6,270 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Durham Hospitals Radio? Registered charity number 516174 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location North Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £6,270 Website [www.dhradio.org.uk](http://www.dhradio.org.uk/) ## What does Durham Hospitals Radio do? The delivery of an efficient and friendly radio service to patients and their family and friends at the University Hospital of North Durham and the raising of self-sufficient funding through Donations and Fund-Raising activities. ## What causes is Durham Hospitals Radio registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Durham Hospitals Radio yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Durham Hospitals Radio is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=durham-hospitals-radio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dhradio.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Durham Hospitals Radio a legitimate charity? Yes. Durham Hospitals Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 516174) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Durham Hospitals Radio's charity number? Durham Hospitals Radio's charity number is 516174. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 516174? Search 516174 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 Durham Hospitals Radio do? The delivery of an efficient and friendly radio service to patients and their family and friends at the University Hospital of North Durham and the raising of self-sufficient funding through Donations and Fund-Raising activities. Does Durham Hospitals Radio have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Durham Hospitals 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 Durham Hospitals Radio? Durham Hospitals Radio's website is http://www.dhradio.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/516174).