Is Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers as a registered charity (number 271904) 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 Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers's charity number?

Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers's charity number is 271904. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 271904?

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Does Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers?

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

What was Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers: Chippenham and District Tape Fellowship for the Handicapped and Blind Association; Chippinham and District Tape Fellowship for the Handicapped Association.

Registered charity · No. 271904

Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers

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Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,967
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,129
Registered charity number: 271904
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Chippenham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers (number 271904) 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 Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers do?

Producing and providing local free talking newspapers for blind, visually impaired and housebound people.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers

Answers Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers 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 Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 September 1976
Also known as: Chippenham Talking Newspaper; Chippenham Tapes Fellowship; Malmesbury Talking Newspaper Melksham Talking Newspaper; Melksham Talking Newspaper
Previous names on the register: Chippenham and District Tape Fellowship for the Handicapped and Blind Association; Chippinham and District Tape Fellowship for the Handicapped Association
Where it says it operates: Wiltshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers as a registered charity (number 271904) 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 Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers's charity number?: Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers's charity number is 271904. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 271904?: Search 271904 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 Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers do?: Producing and providing local free talking newspapers for blind, visually impaired and housebound people.
Does Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers. 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 Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers?: Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers 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 Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers?: The register does not record Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers: Chippenham and District Tape Fellowship for the Handicapped and Blind Association; Chippinham and District Tape Fellowship for the Handicapped Association.
When was Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers registered as a charity?: Chippenham and District Talking Newspapers was entered on the register on 30 September 1976.

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.