--- title: "Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper — check charity number 278725 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278725. Disability charity based in Bishop's Stortford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishop-s-stortford-district-talking-newspaper retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:09:15.879Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper is a registered charity (number 278725) 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 £1,097 (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 Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper? Registered charity number 278725 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bishop's Stortford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,097 Website [www.bstalkingnewspaper.co.uk](http://www.bstalkingnewspaper.co.uk/) ## What does Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper do? The Provision of Recordings of the content of the Local Newspaper to those who are unable to read through blindness or similar infirmity ## What causes is Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper 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=bishop-s-stortford-district-talking-newspaper&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bstalkingnewspaper.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278725) 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 Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper's charity number? Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper's charity number is 278725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278725? Search 278725 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 Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper do? The Provision of Recordings of the content of the Local Newspaper to those who are unable to read through blindness or similar infirmity Does Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper. 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 Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper? Bishop's Stortford & District Talking Newspaper's website is http://www.bstalkingnewspaper.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/278725).