--- title: "Talking Friends — check charity number 299656 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Talking Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299656. Disability charity based in 153 Oak Tree Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/talking-friends retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:09:11.776Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Talking Friends is a registered charity (number 299656) 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 £735 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Talking Friends? Registered charity number 299656 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 153 Oak Tree Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £735 Website [www.talkingfriends.org.uk](http://www.talkingfriends.org.uk/) ## What does Talking Friends do? To provide those who are visually impaired with audio access to Quaker periodicals and books at low cost. ## What causes is Talking Friends registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Talking Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Talking Friends 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=talking-friends&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.talkingfriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Talking Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Talking Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299656) 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 Talking Friends's charity number? Talking Friends's charity number is 299656. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299656? Search 299656 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 Talking Friends do? To provide those who are visually impaired with audio access to Quaker periodicals and books at low cost. Does Talking Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Talking Friends. 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 Talking Friends? Talking Friends's website is http://www.talkingfriends.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/299656).