--- title: "The Cotswold Listener — check charity number 276631 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cotswold Listener a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 276631. Disability charity based in Cheltenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cotswold-listener retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:46:37.628Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cotswold Listener is a registered charity (number 276631) 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 £12,838 (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 The Cotswold Listener? Registered charity number 276631 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cheltenham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,838 Website [www.cotswoldlistener.co.uk](http://www.cotswoldlistener.co.uk/) ## What does The Cotswold Listener do? Records and distributes a weekly talking newspaper and magazine on CD, memory stick and via website to approximately 165 visually impaired listeners in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds. ## What causes is The Cotswold Listener registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cotswold Listener yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cotswold Listener 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=the-cotswold-listener&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cotswoldlistener.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cotswold Listener a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cotswold Listener is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 276631) 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 The Cotswold Listener's charity number? The Cotswold Listener's charity number is 276631. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 276631? Search 276631 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 The Cotswold Listener do? Records and distributes a weekly talking newspaper and magazine on CD, memory stick and via website to approximately 165 visually impaired listeners in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds. Does The Cotswold Listener have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cotswold Listener. 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 The Cotswold Listener? The Cotswold Listener's website is http://www.cotswoldlistener.co.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/276631).