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Sussex Coast Talking News

Sussex Coast Talking News (SCTN) provides blind and visually impaired listeners resident along the West Sussex coast with free fortnightly local news and a magazine recorded and dispatched on CD or USB sticks. We are run entirely by volunteers and operate from a studio in Rustington, West Sussex.

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Activities & Mission

Sussex Coast Talking News (SCTN) provides blind and visually impaired listeners resident along the West Sussex coast with free fortnightly local news and a magazine recorded and dispatched on CD or USB sticks. We are run entirely by volunteers and operate from a studio in Rustington, West Sussex.

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
£942
Latest Expenditure
£14,539

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 1543.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 1543.4%
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
£942
£14,5390 / 45
2024
£2,995
£11,9000 / 50
2023
£1,753
£5,9010 / 50
2022
£4,055
£220 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sussex Coast Talking News

What does Sussex Coast Talking News do?

Sussex Coast Talking News (SCTN) provides blind and visually impaired listeners resident along the West Sussex coast with free fortnightly local news and a magazine recorded and dispatched on CD or USB sticks. We are run entirely by volunteers and operate from a studio in Rustington, West Sussex.

How much income did Sussex Coast Talking News report in 2025?

Sussex Coast Talking News reported total income of £942.00 and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sussex Coast Talking News registered as a charity?

Sussex Coast Talking News was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 2021 as charity number 1194816. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Sussex Coast Talking News?

Sussex Coast Talking News is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Thomas Robin Batho. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sussex Coast Talking News operate?

Sussex Coast Talking News operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sussex Coast Talking News a registered charity?

Yes — Sussex Coast Talking News is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194816.

Details

Address
Rustington Hall
Station Road
Rustington
LITTLEHAMPTON
West Sussex
BN16 3AY
Registration Date
16 June 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5178260
Charity Number
1194816

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Trustees

Dr Thomas Robin Batho Chair
ANN RIDLEY
JULIE ANN PEARCE
Michael Jonathan Wood

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