# NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL BROADCASTING ORGANISATIONS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1015501
- **Other names:** HBA, HOSPITAL BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Nov. 30, 1992
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1015501


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 BRAYFORD SQUARE, LONDON
- **Postcode:** E1 0SG
- **Phone:** 03001210500
- **Email:** secretary@hbauk.com
- **Website:** www.hbauk.com



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, OF ORGANISATIONS WHICH:A. RELIEVE SICKNESS, POOR HEALTH AND OLD AGE BY PROVIDING A LOCAL BROADCASTING SERVICE FOR HOSPITALS, RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS, AND FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING COMMUNITY CARE; ORB. ADVANCE HEALTH AND THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF SICKNESS THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE BENEFITS OF LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING GOOD PERSONAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH BY (MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) THE MEANS OF BROADCASTING HEALTH EDUCATION MESSAGES. NOTHING IN THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CHARITY FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.

**Activities:** Promotes hospital, health & wellbeing broadcasting in the UK.Acts as umbrella organisation supporting independent local hospital, health & wellbeing broadcasting organisations.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Guernsey
- Jersey
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £62952 | £103153 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £57300 | £63865 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £39062 | £60809 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £75427 | £62819 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £4142 | £26326 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Samuel Arthur Smette** (Chair) — appointed March 30, 2019
- Gareth Rhys Hurford — appointed April 18, 2025
- Ian William Pinnell — appointed April 13, 2024
- Kirsten Karron — appointed April 5, 2025
- Lee Thomas — appointed April 13, 2024
- Mark Kiteley — appointed March 21, 2026