Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Wakefield Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 509059
Wakefield Talking Newspaper
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Wakefield Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.
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What are the key facts about Wakefield Talking Newspaper?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £7,094
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £5,179
- Registered charity number
- 509059
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Barnsley Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Wakefield Talking Newspaper (number 509059) 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 Wakefield Talking Newspaper do?
WEEKLY RECORDINGS OF LOCAL NEWS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PLUS OTHER RELEVANT RECORDINGS.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wakefield Talking Newspaper
Answers Wakefield 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
- Previous names on the register
- Wakefield Talking Newspapers Association
- Where it says it operates
- City of Wakefield
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 Wakefield Talking Newspaper registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Wakefield Talking Newspaper yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Wakefield Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number 509059) 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 Wakefield Talking Newspaper's charity number?
- Wakefield Talking Newspaper's charity number is 509059. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 509059?
- Search 509059 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 Wakefield Talking Newspaper do?
- WEEKLY RECORDINGS OF LOCAL NEWS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PLUS OTHER RELEVANT RECORDINGS.
- Does Wakefield Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wakefield 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 Wakefield Talking Newspaper?
- Wakefield Talking Newspaper's website listed in our register data is http://wakefieldtalkingnewspaper.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 Wakefield Talking Newspaper?
- The register does not record Wakefield Talking Newspaper as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Wakefield Talking Newspaper previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Wakefield Talking Newspaper: Wakefield Talking Newspapers Association.
- When was Wakefield Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?
- Wakefield Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 24 August 1979.
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.