Is Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 296118) 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 Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper's charity number?

Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper's charity number is 296118. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 296118?

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How can I donate to Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper?

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Registered charity · No. 296118

Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £701
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £2,669
Registered charity number: 296118
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sidmouth
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper (number 296118) 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 Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper do?

306. Compilation of memory sticks extracted from local newspapers on a weekly basis together with the production of a monthly magazine on memory sticks for distribution to blind and partially sighted people living mainly in the Sid Valley and East Devon area.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper

Answers Sid Vale and Eastern Devon 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 does not record Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 February 1987
Previous names on the register: Sid Vale Talking Newspaper Association
Where it says it operates: Devon

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 Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 296118) 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 Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper's charity number?: Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper's charity number is 296118. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 296118?: Search 296118 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 Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper do?: 306. Compilation of memory sticks extracted from local newspapers on a weekly basis together with the production of a monthly magazine on memory sticks for distribution to blind and partially sighted people living mainly in the Sid Valley and East Devon area.
Does Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sid Vale and Eastern Devon 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 Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper?: Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper 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 Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper?: The register does not record Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper: Sid Vale Talking Newspaper Association.
When was Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?: Sid Vale and Eastern Devon Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 11 February 1987.

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.