The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper
The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in England & Wales working in disability, based in University of Essex.
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What are the key facts about The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper?
- Registered charity number
- 265605
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- University of Essex
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £4,455
What does The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper do?
Provide weekly audio cassette tapes of local news free of charge for the blind and visually impaired.
What causes is The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 265605) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper's charity number?
- The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper's charity number is 265605. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 265605?
- Search 265605 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 Colchester and District Talking Newspaper do?
- Provide weekly audio cassette tapes of local news free of charge for the blind and visually impaired.
- Does The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Colchester and District 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 Colchester and District Talking Newspaper?
- The Colchester and District Talking Newspaper's website is http://www.essex.ac.uk/charity/talkingnews — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.