--- title: "Mid Essex Talking News — charity 282706 | CharityCompare" description: "Mid Essex Talking News (charity 282706): income £701 (2017). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mid-essex-talking-news retrieved: 2026-10-07T17:42:12.317Z 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. 282706 ME # Mid Essex Talking News Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Mid Essex Talking News 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.midessextalkingnews.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=282706&subId=0) Work at Mid Essex Talking News? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=mid-essex-talking-news&type=claim&name=Mid%20Essex%20Talking%20News) to add your own description, logo and links. ## Check the current position The register reporting status is “Submission Double Default”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=282706&subId=0) before acting. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Mid Essex Talking News? Reported income · year ending 2017-03-31 £701 Reported spending · year ending 2017-03-31 £787 Registered charity number 282706 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Stanway Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.midessextalkingnews.org.uk](http://www.midessextalkingnews.org.uk/) Quick answer Mid Essex Talking News (number 282706) 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 Mid Essex Talking News do? Mid Essex Talking News provides recordings of news items to the visually impaired living in, and with interests in, Mid Essex. METN maintains product quality by monitoring outputs, service of equipment, and reviewing alternative procedures. METN recruits and trains volunteers, organises fundraising events to ensure financial viability, and promotes itself to potential users and supporters. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mid Essex Talking News Answers Mid Essex Talking News 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 Mid Essex Talking News as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 9 March 1983 Also known as Menta Previous names on the register Mid-Essex News Tapes Association for the Blind; The Mid-Essex News Tapes Association for the Blind Where it says it operates Essex ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; 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 Mid Essex Talking News registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mid Essex Talking News yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Mid Essex Talking News. 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 Mid Essex Talking News? - 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=mid-essex-talking-news&type=claim&name=Mid%20Essex%20Talking%20News) [Visit charity website](http://www.midessextalkingnews.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mid Essex Talking News a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Mid Essex Talking News as a registered charity (number 282706) 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 Mid Essex Talking News's charity number? Mid Essex Talking News's charity number is 282706. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 282706? Search 282706 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 Mid Essex Talking News do? Mid Essex Talking News provides recordings of news items to the visually impaired living in, and with interests in, Mid Essex. METN maintains product quality by monitoring outputs, service of equipment, and reviewing alternative procedures. METN recruits and trains volunteers, organises fundraising events to ensure financial viability, and promotes itself to potential users and supporters. Does Mid Essex Talking News have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mid Essex Talking News. 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 Mid Essex Talking News? Mid Essex Talking News's website listed in our register data is http://www.midessextalkingnews.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 Mid Essex Talking News? The register does not record Mid Essex Talking News as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. What was Mid Essex Talking News previously called? The register lists these previous names for Mid Essex Talking News: Mid-Essex News Tapes Association for the Blind; The Mid-Essex News Tapes Association for the Blind. When was Mid Essex Talking News registered as a charity? Mid Essex Talking News was entered on the register on 9 March 1983. 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=282706&subId=0).