--- title: "The Newspaper Press Fund — check charity number 208215 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Newspaper Press Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208215. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Roman Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-newspaper-press-fund retrieved: 2026-08-27T03:03:45.783Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Newspaper Press Fund is a registered charity (number 208215) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £851,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Newspaper Press Fund? Registered charity number 208215 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Roman Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £851,000 Website [www.journalistscharity.org.uk](http://www.journalistscharity.org.uk/) ## What does The Newspaper Press Fund do? Supporting journalists and their dependants by the provision of retirement housing facilities. Also by making grants in approved cases to individuals who meet the occupational requirement. ## What causes is The Newspaper Press Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Newspaper Press Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Newspaper Press Fund 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-newspaper-press-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.journalistscharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Newspaper Press Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Newspaper Press Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208215) 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 Newspaper Press Fund's charity number? The Newspaper Press Fund's charity number is 208215. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208215? Search 208215 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 Newspaper Press Fund do? Supporting journalists and their dependants by the provision of retirement housing facilities. Also by making grants in approved cases to individuals who meet the occupational requirement. Does The Newspaper Press Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Newspaper Press Fund. 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 Newspaper Press Fund? The Newspaper Press Fund's website is http://www.journalistscharity.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/208215).