--- title: "Wigan Metro Talking News — check charity number 506511 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wigan Metro Talking News a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 506511. Disability charity based in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigan-metro-talking-news retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:31:01.752Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wigan Metro Talking News is a registered charity (number 506511) 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 £4,450 (year ending 2019-07-30). 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 Wigan Metro Talking News? Registered charity number 506511 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ashton-in-Makerfield Latest income (year ending 2019-07-30) £4,450 ## What does Wigan Metro Talking News do? Weekly local newstapes for visually disabled persons ## What causes is Wigan Metro Talking News registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigan Metro Talking News yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigan Metro 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=wigan-metro-talking-news&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wigan Metro Talking News a legitimate charity? Yes. Wigan Metro Talking News is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 506511) 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 Wigan Metro Talking News's charity number? Wigan Metro Talking News's charity number is 506511. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 506511? Search 506511 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 Wigan Metro Talking News do? Weekly local newstapes for visually disabled persons Does Wigan Metro Talking News have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigan Metro 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 Wigan Metro Talking News? Wigan Metro 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/506511).