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Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio

Also known as: Helping Hands for the Blind

HHCR, Basingstoke Community Radio is a vibrant Community Radio station whose management and programming is based on community access and participation, and which reflects the special interests and needs of the listenership of the Basingstoke and the surrounding areas community that the Station is licensed to serve.

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Activities & Mission

HHCR, Basingstoke Community Radio is a vibrant Community Radio station whose management and programming is based on community access and participation, and which reflects the special interests and needs of the listenership of the Basingstoke and the surrounding areas community that the Station is licensed to serve.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£26,636
Latest Expenditure
£31,769

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.3%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£26,636
£31,7690 / 21
2024
£34,750
£34,1560 / 22
2023
£18,000
£30,7300 / 25
2022
£17,726
£38,6010 / 20
2021
£37,311
£18,5930 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio

What does Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio do?

HHCR, Basingstoke Community Radio is a vibrant Community Radio station whose management and programming is based on community access and participation, and which reflects the special interests and needs of the listenership of the Basingstoke and the surrounding areas community that the Station is licensed to serve.

How much income did Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio report in 2025?

Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio registered as a charity?

Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2013 as charity number 1153159. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio?

Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID CHATTEN- SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio operate?

Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio a registered charity?

Yes — Hhcr, Basingstoke Community Radio is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153159.

Details

Address
Suite 4
The Clock Tower
Chineham Shopping Centre
Chineham
Basingst
Registration Date
31 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037294
Charity Number
1153159

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Trustees

DAVID CHATTEN- SMITH Chair
David Chatten-Smith
Jef Powel
Jim McArthur
Julian Ricketts
Michael Iles
Richard Pearson
Stephen Cobbett

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Helping Hands for the Blind

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