--- title: "Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association — check charity number 506781 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 506781. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Barrowford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/burnley-and-district-talking-newspaper-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:02:21.958Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association is a registered charity (number 506781) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,552 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association? Registered charity number 506781 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barrowford Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,552 ## What does Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association do? Provide the local printed newspaper on to memory stick and distribute to the blind and partially sighted people in the Burnley Area of Lancashire ## What causes is Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Burnley and District 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=burnley-and-district-talking-newspaper-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 506781) 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 Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association's charity number? Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association's charity number is 506781. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 506781? Search 506781 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 Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association do? Provide the local printed newspaper on to memory stick and distribute to the blind and partially sighted people in the Burnley Area of Lancashire Does Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burnley and District 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 Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association? Burnley and District Talking Newspaper Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/506781).