--- title: "Radio 590 — check charity number 269552 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Radio 590 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 269552. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Atrium, City Hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/radio-590 retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:12:51.322Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Radio 590 is a registered charity (number 269552) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £790 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Radio 590? Registered charity number 269552 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Atrium, City Hospital Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £790 ## What does Radio 590 do? Hospital radio. ## What causes is Radio 590 registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Radio 590 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Radio 590 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=radio-590&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Radio 590 a legitimate charity? Yes. Radio 590 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 269552) 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 Radio 590's charity number? Radio 590's charity number is 269552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 269552? Search 269552 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 Radio 590 do? Hospital radio. Does Radio 590 have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Radio 590. 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 Radio 590? Radio 590 does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/269552).