Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Talking News Federation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, other charitable purposes.
Talking News Federation (number 1185913) 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 Talking News Federation do?
The Talking News Federation exists to support and assist almost 325 local Talking Newspapers to deliver local news and information in audio to blind, partially sighted and print disabled people.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Talking News Federation
Answers Talking News Federation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Talking News Federation 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
Talking News Federation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Tnf
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Northern Ireland · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Talking News Federation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Talking News Federation yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Talking News Federation.
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.
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The register data used for this profile lists Talking News Federation as a registered charity (number 1185913) 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 Talking News Federation's charity number?
Talking News Federation's charity number is 1185913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1185913?
Search 1185913 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 Talking News Federation do?
The Talking News Federation exists to support and assist almost 325 local Talking Newspapers to deliver local news and information in audio to blind, partially sighted and print disabled people.
Does Talking News Federation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Talking News Federation. 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 Talking News Federation?
Talking News Federation's website listed in our register data is http://www.tnf.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 Talking News Federation?
The register records Talking News Federation 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.
Are Talking News Federation's trustees paid?
Talking News Federation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Talking News Federation registered as a charity?
Talking News Federation was entered on the register on 21 October 2019.