--- title: "The Listening Ear — check charity number 1095964 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Listening Ear a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1095964. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 127-129 Bargates. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-listening-ear retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:55:48.235Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Listening Ear is a registered charity (number 1095964) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £154,358 (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 Listening Ear? Registered charity number 1095964 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 127-129 Bargates Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £154,358 Website [www.the-listening-ear.org](http://www.the-listening-ear.org/) ## What does The Listening Ear do? The Listening Ear's objectives are to provide a professional and confidential counselling and training service to the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) community, supporting children and families to overcome issues with mental health and wellbeing. Such provision shall be restricted to those children, young people, and their families, who are either domicile in or in full time education ## What causes is The Listening Ear registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Listening Ear yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Listening Ear 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-listening-ear&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.the-listening-ear.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Listening Ear a legitimate charity? Yes. The Listening Ear is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1095964) 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 Listening Ear's charity number? The Listening Ear's charity number is 1095964. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1095964? Search 1095964 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 Listening Ear do? The Listening Ear's objectives are to provide a professional and confidential counselling and training service to the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) community, supporting children and families to overcome issues with mental health and wellbeing. Such provision shall be restricted to those children, young people, and their families, who are either domicile in or in full time education Does The Listening Ear have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Listening Ear. 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 Listening Ear? The Listening Ear's website is http://www.the-listening-ear.org — 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/1095964).