Argyll Talking Newspapers
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC002255
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Aug. 28, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- June 10, 1986
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
Address
- Address
- 7 Glengilp
Ardrishaig
Argyll
PA30 8HT
Contact
- Website
argylltalkingnewspapers.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
We provide audio recordings of local newspapers published in Mid Argyll, Dunoon and Islay for the blind,, partially sighted and those with a disability that makes reading difficult. Recordings on usb sticks are sent out weekly or fortnightly to listeners.. Guest speakers are invited to take part. In recordings which helps to raise awareness of the charity in the community We work with Low Vision Groups and Social Services who notify us of new listeners. We promote our charity at Community events and in the press and on the radio. At present we are updating our website page.
Beneficiaries: 'Older People','People with disabilities or health problems'
Objectives: The object of the Association is to provide audio recordings for the blind, or partially sighted, or those labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity or disability which makes reading a strain.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Argyll And Bute
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 30, 2025 | Aug. 28, 2026On time | £3,388 | £3,053 |
| Nov. 30, 2024 | April 10, 2025On time | £3,096 | £3,257 |
| Nov. 30, 2023 | April 1, 2024On time | £4,026 | £3,070 |
| Nov. 30, 2022 | June 5, 2023On time | £3,738 | £3,742 |
| Nov. 30, 2021 | April 10, 2022On time | £1,550 | £1,272 |
| Nov. 30, 2020 | Aug. 18, 2021 | £788 | £1,145 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.