--- title: "North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind — charity 509550 | CharityCompare" description: "North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind (charity 509550): income £577 (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-lincs-talking-newspaper-for-the-blind retrieved: 2026-10-07T15:37:45.101Z 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. 509550 NL # North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=509550&subId=0) Work at North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=north-lincs-talking-newspaper-for-the-blind&type=claim&name=North%20Lincs%20Talking%20Newspaper%20for%20the%20Blind) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind? Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31 £577 Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31 £3,361 Registered charity number 509550 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Scunthorpe Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Quick answer North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind (number 509550) 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 North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind do? A fortnightly magazine and newspaper on audio tape or CD covering the towns and villages of North Lincs. It is available to anyone with difficulty reading a standard newspaper due to visual impairment or physical disability. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind Answers North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind 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 North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 January 1980 Also known as North Lincs Talking News Previous names on the register Scunthorpe and Area Talking Magazine Association; Scunthorpe Talking Magazine for the Blind Where it says it operates Lincolnshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind. 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 North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind? - 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. 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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 North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind's charity number? North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind's charity number is 509550. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 509550? Search 509550 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 North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind do? A fortnightly magazine and newspaper on audio tape or CD covering the towns and villages of North Lincs. It is available to anyone with difficulty reading a standard newspaper due to visual impairment or physical disability. Does North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind. 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 North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind? North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind? The register does not record North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. What was North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind previously called? The register lists these previous names for North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind: Scunthorpe and Area Talking Magazine Association; Scunthorpe Talking Magazine for the Blind. When was North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind registered as a charity? North Lincs Talking Newspaper for the Blind was entered on the register on 30 January 1980. 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=509550&subId=0).