--- title: "Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper — charity 1019718 | CharityCompare" description: "Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper (charity 1019718): income £1,315 (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/didcot-abingdon-and-wantage-talking-newspaper retrieved: 2026-10-07T03:48:37.506Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1019718 DA # Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.dawntn.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1019718&subId=0) Work at Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=didcot-abingdon-and-wantage-talking-newspaper&type=claim&name=Didcot%20Abingdon%20and%20Wantage%20Talking%20Newspaper) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £1,315 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £400 Registered charity number 1019718 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) The Abbey Centre Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.dawntn.org.uk](http://www.dawntn.org.uk/) Quick answer Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper (number 1019718) 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 Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper do? Create and supply audio versions of local news, weekly, for visually impaired people. Currently using USB Memory Sticks and the DAWN website: www.dawntn.org.uk. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper Answers Didcot Abingdon and Wantage 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 records Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 13 April 1993 Also known as Dawn; Dawn Talking Newspaper Where it says it operates Oxfordshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** 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 Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Didcot Abingdon and Wantage 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Didcot Abingdon and Wantage 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=didcot-abingdon-and-wantage-talking-newspaper&type=claim&name=Didcot%20Abingdon%20and%20Wantage%20Talking%20Newspaper) [Visit charity website](http://www.dawntn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 1019718) 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 Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper's charity number? Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper's charity number is 1019718. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1019718? Search 1019718 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 Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper do? Create and supply audio versions of local news, weekly, for visually impaired people. Currently using USB Memory Sticks and the DAWN website: www.dawntn.org.uk. Does Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Didcot Abingdon and Wantage 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 Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper? Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.dawntn.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 Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper? The register records Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. When was Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper registered as a charity? Didcot Abingdon and Wantage Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 13 April 1993. 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=1019718&subId=0).