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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

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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

Latest Income
£3,586
Latest Expenditure
£3,243

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.4%
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£12,580
£4,9620 / 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

Address
52 BEWDLEY ROAD NORTH
STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN
DY13 8PS
Website
wftn.org.uk
Registration Date
3 April 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
509869
Charity Number
509869

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER JOHN TALLENTS
Ian Latimer
Peter Hodges

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