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Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association

Providing people living in Darlington and the surrounding area who are blind, visually impaired or who have another disability or illness which prevents them from reading printed material by the provision of a free news and information service.

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Activities & Mission

Providing people living in Darlington and the surrounding area who are blind, visually impaired or who have another disability or illness which prevents them from reading printed material by the provision of a free news and information service.

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
£8,707
Latest Expenditure
£2,499

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 28.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 28.7%
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
£8,707
£2,4990 / 40
2024
£4,578
£6,3680 / 40
2023
£5,325
£7,3530 / 40
2022
£3,310
£4,7180 / 40
2021
£2,352
£7,3740 / 40

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Frequently asked questions about Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association

What does Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association do?

Providing people living in Darlington and the surrounding area who are blind, visually impaired or who have another disability or illness which prevents them from reading printed material by the provision of a free news and information service.

How much income did Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association report in 2025?

Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association reported total income of £9k and reported expenditure of £2k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association registered as a charity?

Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2020 as charity number 1188452. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association?

Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association operate?

Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association operates in Darlington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association a registered charity?

Yes — Darlington And District Talking Newspaper Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188452.

Details

Address
1D Birch House
80 Eastmount Road
Darlington
DL1 1LA
Registration Date
10 March 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5152514
Charity Number
1188452

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Trustees

Ciaran Michael Patrick Grogan
David Edward Green
Gerard Joseph Callaghan
Gillian Moore
Katharine Frances Grogan
Margaret Harrison
Maureen Gorman
Patricia Elizabeth Walker
Paul Luddington Knight
Richard Hawkins

Sectors & Classifications

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