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title: "Wwl Radio — check charity number 1197778 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wwl Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197778. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Hall Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wwl-radio
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:52:49.319Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wwl Radio is a registered charity (number 1197778) 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 £5,973 (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 Wwl Radio?

Registered charity number

1197778

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Hall Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£5,973

Website

[wwlradio.co.uk](https://wwlradio.co.uk/)

## What does Wwl Radio do?

We provide a radio service for hospitals, residential homes and similar institutions, and for patients receiving community care to aid the relief of sickness, poor health and old age amongst people living in Wigan and its surrounding areas; and to advance the promotion of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle for public benefit. This is done from our studio at Wrightington Hospital

## What causes is Wwl Radio registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wwl Radio yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wwl 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wwl Radio a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wwl Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197778) 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 Wwl Radio's charity number?

Wwl Radio's charity number is 1197778. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197778?

Search 1197778 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 Wwl Radio do?

We provide a radio service for hospitals, residential homes and similar institutions, and for patients receiving community care to aid the relief of sickness, poor health and old age amongst people living in Wigan and its surrounding areas; and to advance the promotion of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle for public benefit. This is done from our studio at Wrightington Hospital

Does Wwl Radio have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wwl 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 Wwl Radio?

Wwl Radio's website is https://wwlradio.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/1197778).