--- title: "Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association — check charity number 280003 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280003. Disability charity based in Welwyn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/welwyn-hatfield-talking-newspaper-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:12:28.373Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association is a registered charity (number 280003) 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 £1,951 (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 Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association? Registered charity number 280003 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Welwyn Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,951 Website [www.whatnews.org.uk](http://www.whatnews.org.uk/) ## What does Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association do? A charity organisation that record selected extracts from the Welwyn & Hatfield Times on to CD for blind, partially sighted people, and those who have difficulty in reading due to temporary or permanent incapacity. ## What causes is Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association 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=welwyn-hatfield-talking-newspaper-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.whatnews.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280003) 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 Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association's charity number? Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association's charity number is 280003. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280003? Search 280003 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 Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association do? A charity organisation that record selected extracts from the Welwyn & Hatfield Times on to CD for blind, partially sighted people, and those who have difficulty in reading due to temporary or permanent incapacity. Does Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association. 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 Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association? Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association's website is http://www.whatnews.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/280003).