--- title: "Hospital Radio Bedside — check charity number 1190210 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hospital Radio Bedside a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190210. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 20-22 Wellington Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hospital-radio-bedside retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:11:56.566Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hospital Radio Bedside is a registered charity (number 1190210) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £12,103 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 Radio Bedside? Registered charity number 1190210 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 20-22 Wellington Road Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30) £12,103 Website [www.dorsetcoastradio.co.uk/about-us](http://www.dorsetcoastradio.co.uk/about-us) ## What does Hospital Radio Bedside do? Hospital Radio Bedside is an Ofcom-licensed community radio station, broadcasting under the name of Dorset Coast Radio. It provides accessible, inclusive and responsive radio broadcasting services to entertain the local community in and around Dorset. They provide content to inform, educate, and empower individuals and communities on matters relating to their health and well-being. ## What causes is Hospital Radio Bedside registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hospital Radio Bedside yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hospital Radio Bedside 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=hospital-radio-bedside&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dorsetcoastradio.co.uk/about-us) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hospital Radio Bedside a legitimate charity? Yes. Hospital Radio Bedside is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190210) 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 Radio Bedside's charity number? Hospital Radio Bedside's charity number is 1190210. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190210? Search 1190210 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 Radio Bedside do? Hospital Radio Bedside is an Ofcom-licensed community radio station, broadcasting under the name of Dorset Coast Radio. It provides accessible, inclusive and responsive radio broadcasting services to entertain the local community in and around Dorset. They provide content to inform, educate, and empower individuals and communities on matters relating to their health and well-being. Does Hospital Radio Bedside have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hospital Radio Bedside. 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 Radio Bedside? Hospital Radio Bedside's website is http://www.dorsetcoastradio.co.uk/about-us — 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/1190210).