--- title: "Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired — check charity number 1185917 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185917. Disability charity based in Lichfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-talking-newspapers-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:59:56.401Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a registered charity (number 1185917) 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 £4,726 (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 Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired? Registered charity number 1185917 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lichfield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,726 Website [www.btnbvi.org](http://www.btnbvi.org/) ## What does Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired do? We provide recorded material read from local newspapers for the blind and visually impaired to listen to. ## What causes is Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired 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=birmingham-talking-newspapers-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.btnbvi.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired a legitimate charity? Yes. Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185917) 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 Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired's charity number? Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired's charity number is 1185917. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185917? Search 1185917 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 Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired do? We provide recorded material read from local newspapers for the blind and visually impaired to listen to. Does Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 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 Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired? Birmingham Talking Newspapers for the Blind and Visually Impaired's website is http://www.btnbvi.org — 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/1185917).