--- title: "Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper — charity 277713 | CharityCompare" description: "Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper (charity 277713): income £322 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richmond-upon-thames-talking-newspaper retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:14:53.237Z 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. 277713 RU # Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper 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.richmondtalkingnewspaper.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=277713&subId=0) Work at Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=richmond-upon-thames-talking-newspaper&type=claim&name=Richmond%20Upon%20Thames%20Talking%20Newspaper) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper? Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30 £322 Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30 £1,619 Registered charity number 277713 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Twickenham Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.richmondtalkingnewspaper.org.uk](http://www.richmondtalkingnewspaper.org.uk/) Quick answer Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper (number 277713) 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 Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper do? THE TALKING NEWSPAPER PROVIDES AN AUDIO VERSION OF LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS TAKEN FROM THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER SOURCES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE PRINT-DISABLED IN THE BOROUGHS OF RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES AND HOUNSLOW AS A WEEKLY SERVICE. A SPECIAL MAGAZINE EDITION IS SENT OUT AT CHRISTMAS. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper Answers Richmond Upon Thames 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 Richmond Upon Thames 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 14 June 1979 Where it says it operates Richmond Upon Thames · Hounslow ## 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 Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Richmond Upon Thames 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper? - 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=richmond-upon-thames-talking-newspaper&type=claim&name=Richmond%20Upon%20Thames%20Talking%20Newspaper) [Visit charity website](http://www.richmondtalkingnewspaper.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 277713) 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 Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper's charity number? Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper's charity number is 277713. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277713? Search 277713 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 Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper do? THE TALKING NEWSPAPER PROVIDES AN AUDIO VERSION OF LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS TAKEN FROM THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER SOURCES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE PRINT-DISABLED IN THE BOROUGHS OF RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES AND HOUNSLOW AS A WEEKLY SERVICE. A SPECIAL MAGAZINE EDITION IS SENT OUT AT CHRISTMAS. Does Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richmond Upon Thames 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 Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper? Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.richmondtalkingnewspaper.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 Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper? The register records Richmond Upon Thames 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. When was Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper registered as a charity? Richmond Upon Thames Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 14 June 1979. 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=277713&subId=0).