Is Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number SC016686) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper's charity number?

Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper's charity number is SC016686. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016686?

Search SC016686 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper?

Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.bankietalk.com. 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.

When was Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?

Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 11 August 1989.

Registered charity · No. SC016686Unincorporated association

Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,130
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,282
Registered charity number: SC016686
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Dunbartonshire
Website: www.bankietalk.com

Quick answer

Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper (number SC016686) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper do?

The objective is to produce a local paper in an alternative format to relieve blind, partially sighted or those people labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity or disability which makes reading a strain, by the provision of a local newspaper by recorded CD's.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper

Answers Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 August 1989
Also known as: Bankie Talking Newspaper Group
Where it says it operates: West Dunbartonshire

What causes is Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper. 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 Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper?

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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 Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number SC016686) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper's charity number?: Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper's charity number is SC016686. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016686?: Search SC016686 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper do?: The objective is to produce a local paper in an alternative format to relieve blind, partially sighted or those people labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity or disability which makes reading a strain, by the provision of a local newspaper by recorded CD's.
Does Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper?: Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.bankietalk.com. 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.
When was Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?: Bankie Talk Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 11 August 1989.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.