Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Carlisle Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 514254
Carlisle Talking Newspaper
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Carlisle Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.
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What are the key facts about Carlisle Talking Newspaper?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30
- £473
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30
- £6,321
- Registered charity number
- 514254
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Carlisle Enterprise Centre
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Carlisle Talking Newspaper (number 514254) 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 Carlisle Talking Newspaper do?
Record and provide USB audio & Alexa recordings containing local news to visually impaired members of the public.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Carlisle Talking Newspaper
Answers Carlisle Talking Newspaper 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Previous names on the register
- The Carlisle and District Talking Newspaper Association
- Where it says it operates
- Cumbria
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 Carlisle Talking Newspaper registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Carlisle Talking Newspaper yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Carlisle 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 Carlisle Talking Newspaper?
- 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 Carlisle Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Carlisle Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 514254) 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 Carlisle Talking Newspaper's charity number?
- Carlisle Talking Newspaper's charity number is 514254. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 514254?
- Search 514254 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 Carlisle Talking Newspaper do?
- Record and provide USB audio & Alexa recordings containing local news to visually impaired members of the public.
- Does Carlisle Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carlisle 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 Carlisle Talking Newspaper?
- Carlisle Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is https://www.upload.hear.media/player/?tn=carlisletn. 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 Carlisle Talking Newspaper?
- The register does not record Carlisle Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Carlisle Talking Newspaper previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Carlisle Talking Newspaper: The Carlisle and District Talking Newspaper Association.
- When was Carlisle Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?
- Carlisle Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 19 September 1983.
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.