Talking News Federation
Tnf
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1185913
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Oct. 21, 2019
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- TALKING NEWS FEDERATION
145 VICTORIA ROAD
SWINDON
SN1 3BU
Contact
- Phone
- 03000 400 300
- [email protected]
- Website
tnf.org.uk
Activities
The Talking News Federation exists to support and assist almost 325 local Talking Newspapers to deliver local news and information in audio to blind, partially sighted and print disabled people.
Objects: The Objects (the “objects”) Of The CIO Are: 1) To Promote Good Practice And The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Its Member Organisations For The Benefit Of Blind Or Partially Sighted People Or Those Labouring Under Some Temporary Or Permanent Incapacity Or Disability That Makes Reading A Strain By. A) To Support Represent And Develop The Work Of Organisations Within The United Kingdom Which Undertake The Systematic Provision Of News And Other Material By Digital Or Analogue Transmissions (“talking News Organisations”) Throughout The United Kingdom. B) Promoting And Assisting The Formation Of Talking News Organisations Throughout The United Kingdom.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
Areas of operation
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £30,427 | £62,289 |
| March 31, 2024 | £59,935 | £50,899 |
| March 31, 2023 | £87,239 | £32,439 |
| March 31, 2022 | £41,754 | £26,884 |
| March 31, 2021 | £26,320 | £12,391 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Michael James Wood (Chair) | April 3, 2025 |
| David John Beard | Oct. 11, 2025 |
| Deborah Jenkins Harrison | Sept. 21, 2024 |
| Dr Temidayo Akinwunmi | Oct. 11, 2025 |
| Margaret Rona Grainger | Jan. 13, 2025 |
| Richard Black | Sept. 7, 2019 |
Nearby
- Swindon Blind Association 0.0 mi
- The Swindon And District Talking Newspaper Association 0.0 mi
- Swindon Music Trust 0.0 mi
- Willows Counselling Service 0.1 mi
- The Brailsford Charity 0.1 mi