Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 280590
The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.
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What are the key facts about The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £770
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £2,080
- Registered charity number
- 280590
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Southend-on-Sea
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper (number 280590) 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 Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper do?
Provides a free weekly audio recorded digest of local news, plus a regular magazine edition and a regular information bulletin, each distributed alternately every three weeks, to sight impaired and severely sight impaired listeners. Provided on usb memory stick, CD, via BWFB, Amazon Alexa and dialup telephone. A free usb memory stick player is also supplied where required
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper
Answers The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Essex · Southend-on-sea
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: 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 Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Southend-on-Sea 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
What should you check before donating to The Southend-on-Sea 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 280590) 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 Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper's charity number?
- The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper's charity number is 280590. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 280590?
- Search 280590 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 Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper do?
- Provides a free weekly audio recorded digest of local news, plus a regular magazine edition and a regular information bulletin, each distributed alternately every three weeks, to sight impaired and severely sight impaired listeners. Provided on usb memory stick, CD, via BWFB, Amazon Alexa and dialup telephone. A free usb memory stick player is also supplied where required
- Does The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper?
- The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://southendtalkingnewspaper.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 Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper?
- The register does not record The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?
- The Southend-on-Sea Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 11 August 1980.
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.