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Reading's Talking News

Also known as: Reading Talking News, Reading's Talking Newspaper, Reading's Talking Newspaper for the Blind, Readings Talking Newspaper for the Blind, Rtn

Bringing local news and activities to blind and partially sighted people

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Activities & Mission

Bringing local news and activities to blind and partially sighted people

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

Reading

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,739
Latest Expenditure
£1,116

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 40.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 40.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Reading's Talking News

What does Reading's Talking News do?

Bringing local news and activities to blind and partially sighted people

When was Reading's Talking News registered as a charity?

Reading's Talking News was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 1976 as charity number 271880. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs Reading's Talking News?

Reading's Talking News is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT BRISTOW Vice Chair. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Reading's Talking News operate?

Reading's Talking News operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Reading's Talking News a registered charity?

Yes — Reading's Talking News is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271880.

Details

Address
65 ALPINE STREET
READING
RG1 2PY
Registration Date
24 August 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
271880
Charity Number
271880

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Trustees

ROBERT BRISTOW Vice Chair Chair
Geraldine Luckhurst
Ian David Brant Treasurer
Jane Howard Griffiths
Margaret Patricia Ridsdale-Smith
PAMELA DOWNING Chair
Rita Mary Hicks
Stephen Luckhurst
Timothy Graham MacCawley Secretary
Unis Shaikh

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Health

Also Known As

  • Reading Talking News
  • Reading's Talking Newspaper
  • Reading's Talking Newspaper for the Blind
  • Readings Talking Newspaper for the Blind
  • Rtn

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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