--- title: "Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper — check charity number 273189 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273189. Disability charity based in 7 Draper Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bournemouth-and-wessex-talking-newspaper retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:30:30.633Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper is a registered charity (number 273189) 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 £1,084 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper? Registered charity number 273189 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 7 Draper Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,084 Website [www.bournemouthtn.org.uk](http://www.bournemouthtn.org.uk/) ## What does Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper do? To provide on memory sticks, audio tapes, CDs and audio files on a website, local news for the blind or partially sighted, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Purbeck and East Dorset area. ## What causes is Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bournemouth and Wessex 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=bournemouth-and-wessex-talking-newspaper&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bournemouthtn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity? Yes. Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273189) 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 Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper's charity number? Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper's charity number is 273189. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273189? Search 273189 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 Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper do? To provide on memory sticks, audio tapes, CDs and audio files on a website, local news for the blind or partially sighted, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Purbeck and East Dorset area. Does Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bournemouth and Wessex 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 Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper? Bournemouth and Wessex Talking Newspaper's website is http://www.bournemouthtn.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/273189).