--- title: "Banbury Talking Newspaper Association — check charity number 280418 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banbury Talking Newspaper Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280418. Disability charity based in Royal Voluntary Service. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banbury-talking-newspaper-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:03:12.015Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banbury Talking Newspaper Association is a registered charity (number 280418) 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 £2,160 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Banbury Talking Newspaper Association? Registered charity number 280418 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Royal Voluntary Service Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £2,160 Website [www.banburytn.co.uk](http://www.banburytn.co.uk/) ## What does Banbury Talking Newspaper Association do? Recording and distributing news from local newspapers and items of general interest to those who have a disability which prevents them from reading written text for themselves. This is mainly in Banbury and the surrounding Oxfordshire district, but we have listeners in Northants, Warwickshire and further afield where ex Banbury residents have requested. ## What causes is Banbury Talking Newspaper Association registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banbury Talking Newspaper Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banbury 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=banbury-talking-newspaper-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.banburytn.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banbury Talking Newspaper Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Banbury Talking Newspaper Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280418) 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 Banbury Talking Newspaper Association's charity number? Banbury Talking Newspaper Association's charity number is 280418. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280418? Search 280418 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 Banbury Talking Newspaper Association do? Recording and distributing news from local newspapers and items of general interest to those who have a disability which prevents them from reading written text for themselves. This is mainly in Banbury and the surrounding Oxfordshire district, but we have listeners in Northants, Warwickshire and further afield where ex Banbury residents have requested. Does Banbury Talking Newspaper Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banbury 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 Banbury Talking Newspaper Association? Banbury Talking Newspaper Association's website is http://www.banburytn.co.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/280418).