Is Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire as a registered charity (number SC017119) 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 Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire's charity number?

Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire's charity number is SC017119. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017119?

Search SC017119 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 Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire?

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Registered charity · No. SC017119Unincorporated association

Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire

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

Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, 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 Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,890
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £6,093
Registered charity number: SC017119
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Ayrshire
Website: www.hbsaradio.com

What does the register show for Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire?

Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire (number SC017119) 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 Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire do?

We provide a hospital radio service which is done from within the hospital from established studios

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire

Answers Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 15 May 1981
Where it says it operates: East Ayrshire

What causes is Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire. 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 Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire as a registered charity (number SC017119) 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 Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire's charity number?: Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire's charity number is SC017119. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017119?: Search SC017119 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 Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire do?: We provide a hospital radio service which is done from within the hospital from established studios
Does Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire. 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 Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire?: Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire's website listed in our register data is http://www.hbsaradio.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.
When was Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire registered as a charity?: Hospital Broadcasting Service Ayrshire was entered on the register on 15 May 1981.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.