--- title: "Sheffield Talking News — check charity number 1001700 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sheffield Talking News a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1001700. Disability charity based in 5 Mappin Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sheffield-talking-news retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:50:27.694Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sheffield Talking News is a registered charity (number 1001700) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,837 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Sheffield Talking News? Registered charity number 1001700 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 5 Mappin Street Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £1,837 Website [www.sheffieldtalkingnews.org.uk](http://www.sheffieldtalkingnews.org.uk/) ## What does Sheffield Talking News do? We produce a weekly news on tape/cd/usb memory stick, for the visually impaired or others unable to read a newspaper. Also a bi- monthly magazine ## What causes is Sheffield Talking News registered for? DisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheffield Talking News yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sheffield 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=sheffield-talking-news&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sheffieldtalkingnews.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sheffield Talking News a legitimate charity? Yes. Sheffield Talking News is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1001700) 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 Sheffield Talking News's charity number? Sheffield Talking News's charity number is 1001700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1001700? Search 1001700 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 Sheffield Talking News do? We produce a weekly news on tape/cd/usb memory stick, for the visually impaired or others unable to read a newspaper. Also a bi- monthly magazine Does Sheffield Talking News have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheffield 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 Sheffield Talking News? Sheffield Talking News's website is http://www.sheffieldtalkingnews.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/1001700).