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Taunton Hospital Radio

Also known as: Apple Am, Apple Fm, Thr

Providing an entirely volunteer run & managed FM Community Radio Station to the care and wider general communities within Taunton Deane boundary, and to anyone outside of the reach of the FM broadcast via the internet and dedicated smartphone app, including patients cared for within all hospitals in Somerset, to ease isolation, inform on important topics and provide general entertainment

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Activities & Mission

Providing an entirely volunteer run & managed FM Community Radio Station to the care and wider general communities within Taunton Deane boundary, and to anyone outside of the reach of the FM broadcast via the internet and dedicated smartphone app, including patients cared for within all hospitals in Somerset, to ease isolation, inform on important topics and provide general entertainment

Grants

Taunton Hospital Radio is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£2,450
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,996
Latest Expenditure
£2,450

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 11.1%
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
£21,996
£2,4500 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Taunton Hospital Radio

What does Taunton Hospital Radio do?

Providing an entirely volunteer run & managed FM Community Radio Station to the care and wider general communities within Taunton Deane boundary, and to anyone outside of the reach of the FM broadcast via the internet and dedicated smartphone app, including patients cared for within all hospitals in Somerset, to ease isolation, inform on important topics and provide general entertainment

How much income did Taunton Hospital Radio report in 2025?

Taunton Hospital Radio reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £2k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Taunton Hospital Radio registered as a charity?

Taunton Hospital Radio was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1981 as charity number 283809. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs Taunton Hospital Radio?

Taunton Hospital 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 Taunton Hospital Radio operate?

Taunton Hospital Radio operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Taunton Hospital Radio a registered charity?

Yes — Taunton Hospital Radio is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283809.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 December 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
283809
Charity Number
283809

Trustees

Gregory Perkins
Phillip Hodgson-Purves
Roger Leslie Eggleton

Also Known As

  • Apple Am
  • Apple Fm
  • Thr

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