--- title: "Radio Poplar — check charity number 517552 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Radio Poplar a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517552. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Leeds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/radio-poplar retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:05:36.985Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Radio Poplar is a registered charity (number 517552) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £3,881 (year ending 2012-12-31). 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 Poplar? Registered charity number 517552 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Leeds Latest income (year ending 2012-12-31) £3,881 Website [www.radiopoplar.co.uk](http://www.radiopoplar.co.uk/) ## What does Radio Poplar do? Internet radio service offering music, chat, the spoken word and helpline telephone numbers operating within the medical/health/sickness circle. Radio service aimed at the disabled/elderly/frail people. Inviting children/young people to broadcast covering the main city of Leeds Metropolitan area. ## What causes is Radio Poplar registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Radio Poplar yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Radio Poplar 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-poplar&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.radiopoplar.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Radio Poplar a legitimate charity? Yes. Radio Poplar is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517552) 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 Poplar's charity number? Radio Poplar's charity number is 517552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517552? Search 517552 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 Poplar do? Internet radio service offering music, chat, the spoken word and helpline telephone numbers operating within the medical/health/sickness circle. Radio service aimed at the disabled/elderly/frail people. Inviting children/young people to broadcast covering the main city of Leeds Metropolitan area. Does Radio Poplar have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Radio Poplar. 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 Poplar? Radio Poplar's website is http://www.radiopoplar.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/517552).