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title: "Bedford and District Audio News — check charity number 802814 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bedford and District Audio News a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 802814. Disability charity based in Bedford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedford-and-district-audio-news
retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:08:21.218Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bedford and District Audio News is a registered charity (number 802814) 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 £3,250 (year ending 2025-05-05). 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 Bedford and District Audio News?

Registered charity number

802814

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Bedford

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-05)

£3,250

Website

[www.bdan.org.uk](http://www.bdan.org.uk/)

## What does Bedford and District Audio News do?

We are all volunteers who record the local news on tape every week for blind persons. We read and record on a Monday evening and our listeners receive a tape the next day. We also send out a magazine on tape 4 times a year.

## What causes is Bedford and District Audio News registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford and District Audio News yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedford and District Audio 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford and District Audio News a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bedford and District Audio News is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 802814) 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 Bedford and District Audio News's charity number?

Bedford and District Audio News's charity number is 802814. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 802814?

Search 802814 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 Bedford and District Audio News do?

We are all volunteers who record the local news on tape every week for blind persons. We read and record on a Monday evening and our listeners receive a tape the next day. We also send out a magazine on tape 4 times a year.

Does Bedford and District Audio News have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford and District Audio 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 Bedford and District Audio News?

Bedford and District Audio News's website is http://www.bdan.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/802814).