--- title: "Taunton Hospital Radio — check charity number 283809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Taunton Hospital Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283809. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Mill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/taunton-hospital-radio retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:33:49.305Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Taunton Hospital Radio is a registered charity (number 283809) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,138 (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 Taunton Hospital Radio? Registered charity number 283809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mill Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,138 Website [www.applefm.co.uk](http://www.applefm.co.uk/) ## What does Taunton Hospital Radio do? Providing an entirely volunteer run & managed FM Community Radio Station to the care and wider general communities within Taunton Deane boundary, and to anyone outside of the reach of the FM broadcast via the internet and dedicated smartphone app, including patients cared for within all hospitals in Somerset, to ease isolation, inform on important topics and provide general entertainment ## What causes is Taunton Hospital Radio registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Taunton Hospital Radio yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Taunton Hospital Radio 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=taunton-hospital-radio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.applefm.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Taunton Hospital Radio a legitimate charity? Yes. Taunton Hospital Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283809) 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 Taunton Hospital Radio's charity number? Taunton Hospital Radio's charity number is 283809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 283809? Search 283809 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 Taunton Hospital Radio do? Providing an entirely volunteer run & managed FM Community Radio Station to the care and wider general communities within Taunton Deane boundary, and to anyone outside of the reach of the FM broadcast via the internet and dedicated smartphone app, including patients cared for within all hospitals in Somerset, to ease isolation, inform on important topics and provide general entertainment Does Taunton Hospital Radio have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taunton Hospital Radio. 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 Taunton Hospital Radio? Taunton Hospital Radio's website is http://www.applefm.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/283809).