--- title: "Powys Talking Newspaper — check charity number 500879 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Powys Talking Newspaper a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 500879. Disability charity based in Brook Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/powys-talking-newspaper retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:03:53.133Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Powys Talking Newspaper is a registered charity (number 500879) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £5,968 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Powys Talking Newspaper? Registered charity number 500879 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Brook Street Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £5,968 ## What does Powys Talking Newspaper do? Provides a talking Newspaper (tapes) to the Blind ## What causes is Powys Talking Newspaper registered for? DisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Powys Talking Newspaper yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Powys 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=powys-talking-newspaper&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Powys Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity? Yes. Powys Talking Newspaper is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 500879) 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 Powys Talking Newspaper's charity number? Powys Talking Newspaper's charity number is 500879. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 500879? Search 500879 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 Powys Talking Newspaper do? Provides a talking Newspaper (tapes) to the Blind Does Powys Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Powys 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 Powys Talking Newspaper? Powys Talking Newspaper does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/500879).