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county durham talking newspaper

The charity supports elderly people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. County Durham Talking Newspaper is a registered charity whose purpose is disability. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Meadowfield Industrial Estate and operates in Durham.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

CDTN provides weekly audio versions of local newspaper content for the visually impaired in County Durham, and, in some cases, neighbouring areas. Listeners sometimes contribute with their recorded stories or audio-book reviews. The service is run solely by volunteers and is completely free.

Fundraising

See where County Durham Talking Newspaper is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,969
Latest Expenditure
£6,657

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 338.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 338.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,969£6,6570 / 4
2023£5,773£6,2110 / 6
2022£5,283£6,2430 / 8
2021£7,230£10,0430 / 8
2020£4,450£7,0130 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers