The Cotswold Listener
Also known as: The Talking Newspaper for the Blind (the Cotswold Listener)
Records and distributes a weekly talking newspaper and magazine on CD, memory stick and via website to approximately 165 visually impaired listeners in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds.
Activities & Mission
Records and distributes a weekly talking newspaper and magazine on CD, memory stick and via website to approximately 165 visually impaired listeners in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds.
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,838 | £8,492 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2021 | £16,038 | £9,767 | 0 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cotswold Listener
What does The Cotswold Listener do?
Records and distributes a weekly talking newspaper and magazine on CD, memory stick and via website to approximately 165 visually impaired listeners in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds.
How much income did The Cotswold Listener report in 2025?
The Cotswold Listener reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Cotswold Listener registered as a charity?
The Cotswold Listener was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1978 as charity number 276631. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The Cotswold Listener?
The Cotswold Listener is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is June Denyse Mary Little. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cotswold Listener operate?
The Cotswold Listener operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cotswold Listener a registered charity?
Yes — The Cotswold Listener is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276631.
Details
CHELTENHAM
GL50 1HX
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Also Known As
- The Cotswold Listener
- The Talking Newspaper for the Blind (the Cotswold Listener)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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