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Registered charity · No. 278578

Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper

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Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£1,763
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£4,053
Registered charity number
278578
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Rochford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper (number 278578) 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 Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper do?

Provider of audio entertainment for the visually impaired

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper

Answers Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point 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 Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Rayleigh and District Talking Newspaper; The Rayleigh and Rochford Talking Newspaper; The Rayleigh Rochford & Castlepoint Talking Newspaper for the Blind
Where it says it operates
Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: 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 Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 278578) 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 Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper's charity number?
Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper's charity number is 278578. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278578?
Search 278578 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 Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper do?
Provider of audio entertainment for the visually impaired
Does Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point 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 Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper?
Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://e-voice.org.uk/rrandcptn. 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 Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper?
The register records Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point 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.
What was Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper: The Rayleigh and District Talking Newspaper; The Rayleigh and Rochford Talking Newspaper; The Rayleigh Rochford & Castlepoint Talking Newspaper for the Blind.
When was Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?
Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 18 October 1979.

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.