THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPER

Registration #265605 · Registered

www.essex.ac.uk/charity/talkingnews

cdtn@essex.ac.uk

ROOM CB 24 CONSTABLE BUILDING University of Essex CO4 3SQ

65
out of 100
Good Standing

Provide weekly audio cassette tapes of local news free of charge for the blind and visually impaired.

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About THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPER

THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPER is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 265605). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPER, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPER describes its activities as follows: Provide weekly audio cassette tapes of local news free of charge for the blind and visually impaired. Our analysis identified 1 minor governance flag for THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPER. No critical or high-severity concerns were found. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

Low
Transparency: No financial data available

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health0 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026