Is Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine as a registered charity (number 508242) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine's charity number?

Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine's charity number is 508242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 508242?

Search 508242 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.

Does Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine. 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 Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine?

Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine: Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine for the Blind.

When was Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine registered as a charity?

Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine was entered on the register on 5 January 1979.

Registered charity · No. 508242

Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

Check official registration

Work at Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £925
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,093
Registered charity number: 508242
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sketty
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine (number 508242) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine do?

The object of the Association is to relieve the blind, or the partially blind, or those labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity or disability which makes reading a strain, by the provision of recorded media.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine

Answers Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 January 1979
Previous names on the register: Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine for the Blind
Where it says it operates: City of Swansea

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free

Frequently asked questions

Is Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine as a registered charity (number 508242) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine's charity number?: Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine's charity number is 508242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 508242?: Search 508242 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 Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine do?: The object of the Association is to relieve the blind, or the partially blind, or those labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity or disability which makes reading a strain, by the provision of recorded media.
Does Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine. 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 Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine?: Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine?: The register does not record Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine: Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine for the Blind.
When was Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine registered as a charity?: Swansea and Gower Talking Magazine was entered on the register on 5 January 1979.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.