--- title: "Portsmouth Area Talking News — check charity number 266822 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Portsmouth Area Talking News a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266822. Disability charity based in PO Box 1072. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portsmouth-area-talking-news retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:07:48.988Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Portsmouth Area Talking News is a registered charity (number 266822) 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 £5,375 (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 Portsmouth Area Talking News? Registered charity number 266822 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location PO Box 1072 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,375 Website [www.patn.org.uk](http://www.patn.org.uk/) ## What does Portsmouth Area Talking News do? Provides a service to blind and partially sighted people by providing audio versions of 7 news publications. ## What causes is Portsmouth Area Talking News registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portsmouth Area Talking News yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portsmouth Area Talking News 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=portsmouth-area-talking-news&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.patn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Portsmouth Area Talking News a legitimate charity? Yes. Portsmouth Area Talking News is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266822) 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 Portsmouth Area Talking News's charity number? Portsmouth Area Talking News's charity number is 266822. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266822? Search 266822 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 Portsmouth Area Talking News do? Provides a service to blind and partially sighted people by providing audio versions of 7 news publications. Does Portsmouth Area Talking News have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portsmouth Area Talking News. 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 Portsmouth Area Talking News? Portsmouth Area Talking News's website is http://www.patn.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/266822).