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title: "Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) — check charity number 257949 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257949. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Keyingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hospital-broadcasting-services-hull-and-east-riding
retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:23:11.008Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) is a registered charity (number 257949) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding)?

Registered charity number

257949

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Keyingham

Website

[www.kingstownradio.co.uk](http://www.kingstownradio.co.uk/)

## What does Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) do?

Hospital broadcasting service for Hull & East Yorkshire

## What causes is Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.kingstownradio.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257949) 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 Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding)'s charity number?

Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding)'s charity number is 257949. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 257949?

Search 257949 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 Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) do?

Hospital broadcasting service for Hull & East Yorkshire

Does Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding). 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 Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding)?

Hospital Broadcasting Services (Hull and East Riding)'s website is http://www.kingstownradio.co.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/257949).