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The register does not record Witney Talking News as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 277434
Witney Talking News
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Witney Talking News is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Witney Talking News?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30
- £5,929
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30
- £3,623
- Registered charity number
- 277434
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Long Hanborough
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- wtn.org.uk
Quick answer
Witney Talking News (number 277434) 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 Witney Talking News do?
We record local news on memory sticks which are mailed to people to listen to in their own homes.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Witney Talking News
Answers Witney Talking News 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
- Oxfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: 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 Witney Talking News registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Witney Talking News yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Witney Talking News. 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 Witney Talking News?
- 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 Witney Talking News a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Witney Talking News as a registered charity (number 277434) 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 Witney Talking News's charity number?
- Witney Talking News's charity number is 277434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 277434?
- Search 277434 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 Witney Talking News do?
- We record local news on memory sticks which are mailed to people to listen to in their own homes.
- Does Witney Talking News have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Witney Talking News. 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 Witney Talking News?
- Witney Talking News's website listed in our register data is http://wtn.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 Witney Talking News?
- The register does not record Witney Talking News as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Witney Talking News registered as a charity?
- Witney Talking News was entered on the register on 13 March 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.