Is Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams as a registered charity (number 284326) 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 Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams's charity number?

Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams's charity number is 284326. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 284326?

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Does Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams?

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Registered charity · No. 284326

Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, other charitable purposes.

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At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £6,329
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £994
Registered charity number: 284326
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Frogmore
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams (number 284326) 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 Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams do?

The charity records the weekly newspapers, which cover the south devon towns of Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Ivybridge. The technicians, readers and other helpers are all volunteers. A christmas party is organised for listeners.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams

Answers Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams 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 Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 March 1982
Also known as: Kingsbridge Talking Tapes
Where it says it operates: Devon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; 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 Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams registered for?

DisabilityOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams. 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 Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams as a registered charity (number 284326) 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 Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams's charity number?: Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams's charity number is 284326. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 284326?: Search 284326 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 Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams do?: The charity records the weekly newspapers, which cover the south devon towns of Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Ivybridge. The technicians, readers and other helpers are all volunteers. A christmas party is organised for listeners.
Does Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams. 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 Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams?: Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams 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 Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams?: The register does not record Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams registered as a charity?: Talking Newspaper for the Blind in the South Hams was entered on the register on 19 March 1982.

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.