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title: "The Talking Newspaper of Harrow — charity 270042 | CharityCompare"
description: "The Talking Newspaper of Harrow (charity 270042): income £2,949 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11T01:49:48.574Z
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Registered charity · No. 270042

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# The Talking Newspaper of Harrow

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Talking Newspaper of Harrow is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Talking Newspaper of Harrow?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31

£2,949

Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31

£4,893

Registered charity number

270042

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Station Road

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Not recorded

Website

[harrowtn.org.uk](http://harrowtn.org.uk/)

Quick answer

The Talking Newspaper of Harrow (number 270042) 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 The Talking Newspaper of Harrow do?

Provides a weekly recording of news & information, gathered from the local press and disseminated to those whose sight is impaired or who have a temporary or permanent condition that inhibits their ability to read a newspaper.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Talking Newspaper of Harrow

Answers The Talking Newspaper of Harrow 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 The Talking Newspaper of Harrow as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

13 October 1975

Also known as

Harrow Talking Newspaper

Where it says it operates

Harrow

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities.

**Reported activities:** Provides Services.

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 The Talking Newspaper of Harrow registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Talking Newspaper of Harrow yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Talking Newspaper of Harrow.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Talking Newspaper of Harrow?

- 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Talking Newspaper of Harrow a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Talking Newspaper of Harrow as a registered charity (number 270042) 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 The Talking Newspaper of Harrow's charity number?

The Talking Newspaper of Harrow's charity number is 270042. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 270042?

Search 270042 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 The Talking Newspaper of Harrow do?

Provides a weekly recording of news & information, gathered from the local press and disseminated to those whose sight is impaired or who have a temporary or permanent condition that inhibits their ability to read a newspaper.

Does The Talking Newspaper of Harrow have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Talking Newspaper of Harrow. 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 The Talking Newspaper of Harrow?

The Talking Newspaper of Harrow's website listed in our register data is http://harrowtn.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Talking Newspaper of Harrow?

The register does not record The Talking Newspaper of Harrow as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

When was The Talking Newspaper of Harrow registered as a charity?

The Talking Newspaper of Harrow was entered on the register on 13 October 1975.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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/charity-details/?regId=270042&subId=0).