--- title: "Rochdale Talking Newspaper — check charity number 509117 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rochdale Talking Newspaper a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509117. Disability charity based in Wardle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rochdale-talking-newspaper retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:50:23.576Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rochdale Talking Newspaper is a registered charity (number 509117) 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 £253 (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 Rochdale Talking Newspaper? Registered charity number 509117 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wardle Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £253 ## What does Rochdale Talking Newspaper do? Transfer local newspaper to tape for Blind or Partially sighted clients. ## What causes is Rochdale Talking Newspaper registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rochdale Talking Newspaper yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rochdale 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=rochdale-talking-newspaper&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rochdale Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity? Yes. Rochdale Talking Newspaper is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509117) 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 Rochdale Talking Newspaper's charity number? Rochdale Talking Newspaper's charity number is 509117. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 509117? Search 509117 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 Rochdale Talking Newspaper do? Transfer local newspaper to tape for Blind or Partially sighted clients. Does Rochdale Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rochdale 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 Rochdale Talking Newspaper? Rochdale 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/509117).