Bedfordshire Health Radio

Also known as: B.h.r., H.r.b., Hospital Radio Bedford

Health and wellbeing broadcaster serving Bedford hospitals and residents in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.

Activities & Mission

Health and wellbeing broadcaster serving Bedford hospitals and residents in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Bedford Central Bedfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,810

Latest Expenditure

£3,159

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 40.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 40.4%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2020 — Hospital Radio Bedford (organisation 269428)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£7,810	£3,159	0 / 25
2024	£3,731	£5,414	0 / 25
2023	£1,859	£3,219	0 / 12
2022	£14,642	£12,130	0 / 25
2021	£4,180	£4,883	0 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire Health Radio

What does Bedfordshire Health Radio do?

Health and wellbeing broadcaster serving Bedford hospitals and residents in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.

How much income did Bedfordshire Health Radio report in 2025?

Bedfordshire Health Radio reported total income of £8k and reported expenditure of £3k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bedfordshire Health Radio registered as a charity?

Bedfordshire Health Radio was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 2020 as charity number 1187406. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Bedfordshire Health Radio?

Bedfordshire Health Radio is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bedfordshire Health Radio operate?

Bedfordshire Health Radio operates across 2 areas: Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.

Is Bedfordshire Health Radio a registered charity?

Yes — Bedfordshire Health Radio is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187406.