The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association
Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper provides weekly audio tapes of extracts from local newspapers in the Wyre Forest area of Worcestershire (Kidderminster, Stourport,Bewdley). This service is for blind and visually impaired people of the area. It is also for people for whom handling a traditional newspaper is difficult/impossible by reason of some other disability. The service is provided by volunteers
Activities & Mission
Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper provides weekly audio tapes of extracts from local newspapers in the Wyre Forest area of Worcestershire (Kidderminster, Stourport,Bewdley). This service is for blind and visually impaired people of the area. It is also for people for whom handling a traditional newspaper is difficult/impossible by reason of some other disability. The service is provided by volunteers
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 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £12,580 | £4,962 | 0 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association
What does The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association do?
Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper provides weekly audio tapes of extracts from local newspapers in the Wyre Forest area of Worcestershire (Kidderminster, Stourport,Bewdley). This service is for blind and visually impaired people of the area. It is also for people for whom handling a traditional newspaper is difficult/impossible by reason of some other disability. The service is provided by volunteers
How much income did The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association report in 2023?
The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association registered as a charity?
The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 1980 as charity number 509869. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association?
The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association operate?
The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 509869.
Details
STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN
DY13 8PS
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated