--- title: "York Hospital Radio — check charity number 1172587 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York Hospital Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172587. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Bridge Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-hospital-radio retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:27:54.802Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York Hospital Radio is a registered charity (number 1172587) 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 £17,137 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 York Hospital Radio? Registered charity number 1172587 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bridge Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £17,137 Website [www.yorkhospitalradio.com](http://www.yorkhospitalradio.com/) ## What does York Hospital Radio do? Provision of a radio service for the benefit of patients in York hospitals. We operate from studios in the grounds of York Hospital in the City of York. ## What causes is York Hospital Radio registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York Hospital Radio yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York 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=york-hospital-radio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.yorkhospitalradio.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is York Hospital Radio a legitimate charity? Yes. York Hospital Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172587) 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 York Hospital Radio's charity number? York Hospital Radio's charity number is 1172587. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172587? Search 1172587 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 York Hospital Radio do? Provision of a radio service for the benefit of patients in York hospitals. We operate from studios in the grounds of York Hospital in the City of York. Does York Hospital Radio have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York 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 York Hospital Radio? York Hospital Radio's website is http://www.yorkhospitalradio.com/ — 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/1172587).