01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC002255
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA30 8HT
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
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.
Charitable purposes
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional 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.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2025 | £3,388 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £3,053 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 28 August 2026 |
| 30 November 2024 | £3,096 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £3,257 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 10 April 2025 |
| 30 November 2023 | £4,026 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £3,070 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 1 April 2024 |
| 30 November 2022 | £3,738 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £3,742 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 5 June 2023 |
| 30 November 2021 | £1,550 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £1,272 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 10 April 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 7 Glengilp, Ardrishaig, Argyll
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.argylltalkingnewspapers.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
No direct external links on this profile. The official OSCR record and source documentation are available through BritDB’s dedicated source page.
05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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