--- title: "The Norwich Talking Newspaper — charity 276432 | CharityCompare" description: "The Norwich Talking Newspaper (charity 276432): income £19,111 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-norwich-talking-newspaper retrieved: 2026-10-09T21:32:50.233Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 276432 NT # The Norwich Talking Newspaper Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Norwich Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.cbtn.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=276432&subId=0) Work at The Norwich Talking Newspaper? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-norwich-talking-newspaper&type=claim&name=The%20Norwich%20Talking%20Newspaper) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Norwich Talking Newspaper? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £19,111 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £23,312 Registered charity number 276432 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) 240 King Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.cbtn.org.uk](http://www.cbtn.org.uk/) Quick answer The Norwich Talking Newspaper (number 276432) 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 Norwich Talking Newspaper do? Chatterbox, the Norwich Talking Newspaper provides weekly recordings of the Eastern Evening News. As well as the weekly news we provide relevant information and details of upcoming events plus a special Christmas edition and quarterly magazine recording. We also supply equipment to play the recordings on. This is all created by a dedicated team volunteers and has been in operation since 1979. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Norwich Talking Newspaper Answers The Norwich Talking Newspaper gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 does not record The Norwich Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Norwich Talking Newspaper's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 13 September 1978 Also known as Chatterbox Where it says it operates Norfolk ## 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 The Norwich Talking Newspaper registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Norwich Talking Newspaper yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Norwich Talking Newspaper. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Norwich Talking Newspaper? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-norwich-talking-newspaper&type=claim&name=The%20Norwich%20Talking%20Newspaper) [Visit charity website](http://www.cbtn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Norwich Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Norwich Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 276432) 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 Norwich Talking Newspaper's charity number? The Norwich Talking Newspaper's charity number is 276432. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 276432? Search 276432 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 Norwich Talking Newspaper do? Chatterbox, the Norwich Talking Newspaper provides weekly recordings of the Eastern Evening News. As well as the weekly news we provide relevant information and details of upcoming events plus a special Christmas edition and quarterly magazine recording. We also supply equipment to play the recordings on. This is all created by a dedicated team volunteers and has been in operation since 1979. Does The Norwich Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Norwich 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 The Norwich Talking Newspaper? The Norwich Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://www.cbtn.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 Norwich Talking Newspaper? The register does not record The Norwich Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Norwich Talking Newspaper's trustees paid? The Norwich Talking Newspaper's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was The Norwich Talking Newspaper registered as a charity? The Norwich Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 13 September 1978. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=276432&subId=0).