Is Newsline a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Newsline as a registered charity (number SC014778) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Newsline's charity number?

Newsline's charity number is SC014778. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC014778?

Search SC014778 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Newsline have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newsline. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Newsline?

Newsline does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Newsline registered as a charity?

Newsline was entered on the register on 25 November 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC014778Unincorporated association

Newsline

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Newsline is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Newsline?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £6,621
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £5,229
Registered charity number: SC014778
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Falkirk

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Newsline (number SC014778) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Newsline do?

We provide a weekly audio recording of The Falkirk Herald to blind and visually impaired people in the Falkirk area. This is mainly done by provision of the recordings on memory sticks (with suitable players provided if required) and by uploading the material to the internet. We also provide an audio magazine recording of information and interesting articles.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Newsline

Answers Newsline gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 November 1981
Also known as: Forth Valley Talking Newspaper Association
Where it says it operates: Falkirk

What causes is Newsline registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Newsline yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Newsline. 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 Newsline?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newsline a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Newsline as a registered charity (number SC014778) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Newsline's charity number?: Newsline's charity number is SC014778. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014778?: Search SC014778 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Newsline do?: We provide a weekly audio recording of The Falkirk Herald to blind and visually impaired people in the Falkirk area. This is mainly done by provision of the recordings on memory sticks (with suitable players provided if required) and by uploading the material to the internet. We also provide an audio magazine recording of information and interesting articles.
Does Newsline have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newsline. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Newsline?: Newsline does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Newsline registered as a charity?: Newsline was entered on the register on 25 November 1981.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.