Is Lewisham Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lewisham Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 276389) 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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper's charity number?

Lewisham Talking Newspaper's charity number is 276389. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 276389?

Search 276389 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.

Does Lewisham Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewisham 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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper?

Lewisham Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.ltn.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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Lewisham Talking Newspaper: The Lewisham Talking Newspaper for the Blind.

When was Lewisham Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?

Lewisham Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 6 September 1978.

Registered charity · No. 276389

Lewisham Talking Newspaper

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

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What are the key facts about Lewisham Talking Newspaper?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,020
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,542
Registered charity number: 276389
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Leemore Centre
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ltn.org.uk

Quick answer

Lewisham Talking Newspaper (number 276389) 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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper do?

To provide weekly recordings in audio format containing local news items and features.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lewisham Talking Newspaper

Answers Lewisham 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 Lewisham 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: 6 September 1978
Previous names on the register: The Lewisham Talking Newspaper for the Blind
Where it says it operates: Lewisham

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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewisham Talking Newspaper yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lewisham Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lewisham Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 276389) 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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper's charity number?: Lewisham Talking Newspaper's charity number is 276389. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 276389?: Search 276389 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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper do?: To provide weekly recordings in audio format containing local news items and features.
Does Lewisham Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewisham 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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper?: Lewisham Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.ltn.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 Lewisham Talking Newspaper?: The register does not record Lewisham Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Lewisham Talking Newspaper previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Lewisham Talking Newspaper: The Lewisham Talking Newspaper for the Blind.
When was Lewisham Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?: Lewisham Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 6 September 1978.

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.