Is Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 1049409) 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 Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper's charity number?

Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper's charity number is 1049409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1049409?

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Does Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cotswold Vale 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 Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper?

Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.cvtn.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.

What was Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper: Cotswold Vale Taking Newspaper.

When was Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?

Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 25 September 1995.

Registered charity · No. 1049409

Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £6,667
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £5,183
Registered charity number: 1049409
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dursley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.cvtn.org.uk

Quick answer

Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper (number 1049409) 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 Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper do?

We record, onto CDs or memory sticks, audio versions of our local newspaper The Gazette and other local interest recordings and distribute them in the surrounding district to blind or partially sighted listeners and those whose incapacity makes reading a strain. We also produce quarterly magazine recordings and are starting to produce local audio history recordings too. Run by volunteers

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper

Answers Cotswold Vale 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”.

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

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 September 1995
Also known as: Cvtn
Previous names on the register: Cotswold Vale Taking Newspaper
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire

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 Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper yet?

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What should you check before donating to Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 1049409) 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 Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper's charity number?: Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper's charity number is 1049409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1049409?: Search 1049409 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 Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper do?: We record, onto CDs or memory sticks, audio versions of our local newspaper The Gazette and other local interest recordings and distribute them in the surrounding district to blind or partially sighted listeners and those whose incapacity makes reading a strain. We also produce quarterly magazine recordings and are starting to produce local audio history recordings too. Run by volunteers
Does Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cotswold Vale 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 Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper?: Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.cvtn.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 Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper?: The register does not record Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper: Cotswold Vale Taking Newspaper.
When was Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?: Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 25 September 1995.

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.