Is Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number NIC103519) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper's charity number?

Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper's charity number is NIC103519. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103519?

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Does Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper?

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When was Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?

Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 20 October 2015.

Registered charity · No. NIC103519Constitution

Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health.

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What are the key facts about Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-01: £1,276
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-01: £885
Registered charity number: NIC103519
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): County Down
Website: www.atnni.org.uk

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Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper (number NIC103519) is listed as registered in the CCNI 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 Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper do?

The object of the organisation is to provide information extracted from the local newspapers to people who have a visual impairment, and who live primarily in the Ards and North Down area. This is done by the free provision of weekly recordings of extracts from the Newtownards Chronicle and the County Down Spectator. Equipment to enable the recordings to be heard may be supplied on a discretionary basis. The purpose of the recordings is to inform listeners of the local news and events so that they might have the opportunity to participate.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper

Answers Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 1 April 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: 20 October 2015
Also known as: Saatn

What causes is Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper registered for?

The relief of those in need by reason of youthageill-health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number NIC103519) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper's charity number?: Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper's charity number is NIC103519. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC103519?: Search NIC103519 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper do?: The object of the organisation is to provide information extracted from the local newspapers to people who have a visual impairment, and who live primarily in the Ards and North Down area. This is done by the free provision of weekly recordings of extracts from the Newtownards Chronicle and the County Down Spectator. Equipment to enable the recordings to be heard may be supplied on a discretionary basis. The purpose of the recordings is to inform listeners of the local news and events so that they might have the opportunity to participate.
Does Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sound Around Ards 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper?: Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.atnni.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.
When was Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?: Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 20 October 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.