Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service
Also known as: Hospital Radio Reading or Hrr (pronounced "h Double R")
A hospital broadcasting service ("Hospital Radio Reading") for the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Patients are visited in their wards and can phone in free from the bedside to take part in programmes. A live and interactive service of record requests, football commentaries & other entertainment (45 hours per week) is augmented by a non-stop automated service of music, news & information at other times.
Activities & Mission
A hospital broadcasting service ("Hospital Radio Reading") for the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Patients are visited in their wards and can phone in free from the bedside to take part in programmes. A live and interactive service of record requests, football commentaries & other entertainment (45 hours per week) is augmented by a non-stop automated service of music, news & information at other times.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,139 | £4,863 | 0 / 46 | |||
| 2024 | £11,273 | £10,520 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2023 | £6,089 | £4,198 | 0 / 41 | |||
| 2022 | £4,065 | £4,183 | 0 / 45 |
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Frequently asked questions about Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service
What does Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service do?
A hospital broadcasting service ("Hospital Radio Reading") for the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Patients are visited in their wards and can phone in free from the bedside to take part in programmes. A live and interactive service of record requests, football commentaries & other entertainment (45 hours per week) is augmented by a non-stop automated service of music, news & information at other times.
How much income did Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service report in 2025?
Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service reported total income of £4k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service registered as a charity?
Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2021 as charity number 1196377. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service?
Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gerard Bernard Kevin ROCKS MA Oxon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service operate?
Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service a registered charity?
Yes — Reading Hospital Broadcasting Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196377.
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- Hospital Radio Reading or Hrr (pronounced "h Double R")
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- 9 November 2026
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