--- title: "Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association — check charity number 296172 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296172. Disability charity based in Wallingford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wallingford-district-talking-newspaper-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:25:10.231Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association is a registered charity (number 296172) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £499 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association? Registered charity number 296172 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wallingford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £499 Website [www.wdtna.org.uk](http://www.wdtna.org.uk/) ## What does Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association do? We produce an audio version of our local weekly newspaper, The Wallingford Herald, and other community magazines. Volunteers meet each week to read articles onto digital media which are distributed the next day to up to 40 people with visual or reading difficulties. Each registered listener is provided by the charity with an audio player to listen the recorded news. ## What causes is Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wallingford-district-talking-newspaper-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wdtna.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296172) 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 Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association's charity number? Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association's charity number is 296172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296172? Search 296172 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 Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association do? We produce an audio version of our local weekly newspaper, The Wallingford Herald, and other community magazines. Volunteers meet each week to read articles onto digital media which are distributed the next day to up to 40 people with visual or reading difficulties. Each registered listener is provided by the charity with an audio player to listen the recorded news. Does Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association. 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 Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association? Wallingford District Talking Newspaper Association's website is http://www.wdtna.org.uk — 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](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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/296172).