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Truro Hospital Radio

Also known as: C.h.b.n., Community & Hospital Broadcasting Network, Cornwall Hospital Broadcasting Network

The primary aim of Truro Hospital Radio is to relieve the stress and boredom of patients within Cornwalls Hospitals by broadcasting a lively mix of music, requests, chat and information to the patients 24 hours a day.

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Activities & Mission

The primary aim of Truro Hospital Radio is to relieve the stress and boredom of patients within Cornwalls Hospitals by broadcasting a lively mix of music, requests, chat and information to the patients 24 hours a day.

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
£4,473
Latest Expenditure
£4,854

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.5%
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 2021.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2021
£18,415
£7,9590 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Truro Hospital Radio

What does Truro Hospital Radio do?

The primary aim of Truro Hospital Radio is to relieve the stress and boredom of patients within Cornwalls Hospitals by broadcasting a lively mix of music, requests, chat and information to the patients 24 hours a day.

How much income did Truro Hospital Radio report in 2021?

Truro Hospital Radio reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2021, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Truro Hospital Radio registered as a charity?

Truro Hospital Radio was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 1981 as charity number 281568. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs Truro Hospital Radio?

Truro Hospital Radio is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is WILLIAM MARK SANDERS BSC (HONS) MBCS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Truro Hospital Radio operate?

Truro Hospital Radio operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Truro Hospital Radio a registered charity?

Yes — Truro Hospital Radio is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281568.

Details

Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Registration Date
30 April 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
281568
Charity Number
281568

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Trustees

WILLIAM MARK SANDERS BSC (HONS) MBCS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
CLARISSA GEORGINA LOUISE JACOBS
DANIEL GRIFFITHS
DERRICK SIDNEY PASCOE
JASON MOYLE
JEFF JACOBS
MIKE BROWN
MR GEOFF SANDERS
Also governs 1 other charity
PATRICIA JEAN MAIN-READE
PETER DOWSETT

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • C.h.b.n.
  • Community & Hospital Broadcasting Network
  • Cornwall Hospital Broadcasting Network

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