--- title: "The Grenestede Talking News — check charity number 275685 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Grenestede Talking News a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 275685. Disability charity based in Council Offices. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-grenestede-talking-news retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:35:09.665Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Grenestede Talking News is a registered charity (number 275685) 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 £2,045 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Grenestede Talking News? Registered charity number 275685 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Council Offices Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £2,045 ## What does The Grenestede Talking News do? Provision of CDs containing local news and interviews to anyone with reading difficulties, who is blind or partially sighted or has a disability which makes reading difficult. This service is offered free, weekly, all year round. ## What causes is The Grenestede Talking News registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Grenestede Talking News yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Grenestede 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=the-grenestede-talking-news&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Grenestede Talking News a legitimate charity? Yes. The Grenestede Talking News is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 275685) 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 Grenestede Talking News's charity number? The Grenestede Talking News's charity number is 275685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 275685? Search 275685 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 Grenestede Talking News do? Provision of CDs containing local news and interviews to anyone with reading difficulties, who is blind or partially sighted or has a disability which makes reading difficult. This service is offered free, weekly, all year round. Does The Grenestede Talking News have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Grenestede 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 The Grenestede Talking News? The Grenestede Talking News 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/275685).