Is The Chester Talking Newspapers a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Chester Talking Newspapers as a registered charity (number 506917) 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 The Chester Talking Newspapers's charity number?

The Chester Talking Newspapers's charity number is 506917. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 506917?

Search 506917 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.

Does The Chester Talking Newspapers have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chester Talking Newspapers. 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 The Chester Talking Newspapers?

The Chester Talking Newspapers's website listed in our register data is http://Chestervip.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.

What was The Chester Talking Newspapers previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Chester Talking Newspapers: The Chester Talking Newspaper.

When was The Chester Talking Newspapers registered as a charity?

The Chester Talking Newspapers was entered on the register on 20 February 1978.

Registered charity · No. 506917

The Chester Talking Newspapers

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Chester Talking Newspapers is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about The Chester Talking Newspapers?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £449
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,183
Registered charity number: 506917
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): The Blue Coat Building
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: Chestervip.org.uk

Quick answer

The Chester Talking Newspapers (number 506917) 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 The Chester Talking Newspapers do?

Provides tapes and memory sticks with local news and magazine items for blind and partially sighted listeners

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Chester Talking Newspapers

Answers The Chester Talking Newspapers 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 The Chester Talking Newspapers as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 February 1978
Previous names on the register: The Chester Talking Newspaper
Where it says it operates: Cheshire East · Flintshire · Cheshire West & Chester

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 The Chester Talking Newspapers registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chester Talking Newspapers yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Chester Talking Newspapers. 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

What should you check before donating to The Chester Talking Newspapers?

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Chester Talking Newspapers a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Chester Talking Newspapers as a registered charity (number 506917) 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 The Chester Talking Newspapers's charity number?: The Chester Talking Newspapers's charity number is 506917. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 506917?: Search 506917 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 The Chester Talking Newspapers do?: Provides tapes and memory sticks with local news and magazine items for blind and partially sighted listeners
Does The Chester Talking Newspapers have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chester Talking Newspapers. 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 The Chester Talking Newspapers?: The Chester Talking Newspapers's website listed in our register data is http://Chestervip.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 The Chester Talking Newspapers?: The register does not record The Chester Talking Newspapers as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Chester Talking Newspapers previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Chester Talking Newspapers: The Chester Talking Newspaper.
When was The Chester Talking Newspapers registered as a charity?: The Chester Talking Newspapers was entered on the register on 20 February 1978.

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.