--- title: "Valley Park Radio — check charity number 289006 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Valley Park Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289006. Recreation charity based in Darent valley hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/valley-park-radio retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:24:56.693Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Valley Park Radio is a registered charity (number 289006) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £3,140 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Valley Park Radio? Registered charity number 289006 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Darent valley hospital Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £3,140 Website [www.valleyparkradio.org.uk](http://www.valleyparkradio.org.uk/) ## What does Valley Park Radio do? Valley Park Radio provides a bedside hospital radio service to the patients of the Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent. ## What causes is Valley Park Radio registered for? RecreationOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Valley Park Radio yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Valley Park 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=valley-park-radio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.valleyparkradio.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Valley Park Radio a legitimate charity? Yes. Valley Park Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289006) 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 Valley Park Radio's charity number? Valley Park Radio's charity number is 289006. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 289006? Search 289006 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 Valley Park Radio do? Valley Park Radio provides a bedside hospital radio service to the patients of the Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent. Does Valley Park Radio have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Valley Park 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 Valley Park Radio? Valley Park Radio's website is http://www.valleyparkradio.org.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/289006).