--- title: "Havant Borough Talking Newspaper — check charity number 1025556 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Havant Borough Talking Newspaper a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1025556. Disability charity based in 19 East Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/havant-borough-talking-newspaper retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:15.810Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Havant Borough Talking Newspaper is a registered charity (number 1025556) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £2,997 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Havant Borough Talking Newspaper? Registered charity number 1025556 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 19 East Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,997 Website [www.hbtn.org.uk](http://www.hbtn.org.uk/) ## What does Havant Borough Talking Newspaper do? Provide a talking newspaper on memory stick for visually impaired and blind people in and around the Borough of Havant, Hampshire. This provides the listeners with local information and news. Our premises at 19 East Street, Havant, PO9 1AE (telephone 023 9248 0101) enable us to operate a drop in centre for listeners and friends. ## What causes is Havant Borough Talking Newspaper registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Havant Borough Talking Newspaper yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Havant Borough Talking Newspaper is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=havant-borough-talking-newspaper&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hbtn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Havant Borough Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity? Yes. Havant Borough Talking Newspaper is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1025556) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Havant Borough Talking Newspaper's charity number? Havant Borough Talking Newspaper's charity number is 1025556. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1025556? Search 1025556 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Havant Borough Talking Newspaper do? Provide a talking newspaper on memory stick for visually impaired and blind people in and around the Borough of Havant, Hampshire. This provides the listeners with local information and news. Our premises at 19 East Street, Havant, PO9 1AE (telephone 023 9248 0101) enable us to operate a drop in centre for listeners and friends. Does Havant Borough Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Havant Borough Talking Newspaper. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Havant Borough Talking Newspaper? Havant Borough Talking Newspaper's website is http://www.hbtn.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1025556).