--- title: "Radio Academy — check charity number 293825 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Radio Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293825. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Pill Box Studios. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/radio-academy retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:05:37.647Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Radio Academy is a registered charity (number 293825) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £388,518 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Radio Academy? Registered charity number 293825 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Pill Box Studios Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £388,518 Website [www.radioacademy.org](http://www.radioacademy.org/) ## What does Radio Academy do? The Charity operates for the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in all aspects of radio broadcasting and audio production in the UK in order to maximise the potential of educational benefits this may bring. The company's subsidiary produces amongst other events the Radio Academy Awards and the Radio Festival both of which are in line with the main objectives of the Charity. ## What causes is Radio Academy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Radio Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Radio Academy 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-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.radioacademy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Radio Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Radio Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293825) 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 Academy's charity number? Radio Academy's charity number is 293825. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 293825? Search 293825 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 Academy do? The Charity operates for the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in all aspects of radio broadcasting and audio production in the UK in order to maximise the potential of educational benefits this may bring. The company's subsidiary produces amongst other events the Radio Academy Awards and the Radio Festival both of which are in line with the main objectives of the Charity. Does Radio Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Radio Academy. 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 Academy? Radio Academy's website is http://www.radioacademy.org — 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/293825).