--- title: "Reading's Talking News — check charity number 271880 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading's Talking News a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271880. Disability charity based in Reading. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-s-talking-news retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:09:17.197Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading's Talking News is a registered charity (number 271880) 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 £2,739 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Reading's Talking News? Registered charity number 271880 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £2,739 Website [readingtalkingnewspaper.agcc.org.uk](http://readingtalkingnewspaper.agcc.org.uk/) ## What does Reading's Talking News do? Bringing local news and activities to blind and partially sighted people ## What causes is Reading's Talking News registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading's Talking News yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading's 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=reading-s-talking-news&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://readingtalkingnewspaper.agcc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading's Talking News a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading's Talking News is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271880) 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 Reading's Talking News's charity number? Reading's Talking News's charity number is 271880. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271880? Search 271880 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 Reading's Talking News do? Bringing local news and activities to blind and partially sighted people Does Reading's Talking News have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading's 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 Reading's Talking News? Reading's Talking News's website is http://readingtalkingnewspaper.agcc.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/271880).