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Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired

We provide recorded material read from local newspapers for the blind and visually impaired to listen to.

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Activities & Mission

We provide recorded material read from local newspapers for the blind and visually impaired to listen to.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,726
Latest Expenditure
£4,995

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,726
£4,9950 / 75
2024
£6,375
£7,0150 / 75
2023
£5,699
£6,0490 / 80
2022
£3,314
£6,4590 / 62
2021
£11,316
£8,0300 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired

What does Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired do?

We provide recorded material read from local newspapers for the blind and visually impaired to listen to.

How much income did Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired report in 2025?

Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired reported total income of £5k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired registered as a charity?

Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 2019 as charity number 1185917. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired?

Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired operate?

Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham Talking Newspapers For The Blind And Visually Impaired is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185917.

Details

Address
Strangford
Lichfield Road
Hopwas
TAMWORTH
Staffordshire
B78 3AG
Registration Date
22 October 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5147825
Charity Number
1185917

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Trustees

ALFRED DAVID GOWDY
Ann Meadows
DANIEL DENIS COLLMAN
Denise Lesley Cutting
IAN ALEXANDER
Kathryn Frances Collman
Also governs 1 other charity
MARION GWENDOLINE DANCE
ROBERT J HALLEY

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