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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£0.2K
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Spending
£0.4K
Public benefits
Purposes of ATNNI 1. To support, represent and develop the work of voluntary Talking Newspaper organisations within Northern Ireland which undertake the systematic provision of news and other material in audio recorded formats for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people and others for whom incapacity or disability makes reading
difficult The direct benefits which flow from (1) are greater awareness of talking newspapers across NI including a presence online and outreach at relevant events which means that more blind and partially sighted people can benefit from the talking newspaper service. The beneficiaries are people who are blind and partially sighted in Northern Ireland and people who provide talking newspapers for them. The trustees believe there is no private benefit. Demonstrated by traffic on our website, publicity materials, number of events attended/information stands 2. To promote good practice and the efficiency and effectiveness of member organisations The direct benefits which flow from (2) are better quality recordings in accessible formats enabling blind and partially sighted people to be better informed and to participate in their communities. The charity’s beneficiaries are people who are blind and partially sighted in Northern Ireland and people who provide talking newspapers for them. The trustees believe there is no private benefit Demonstrated through annual meetings, topics on the agenda of meetings, communications with members, successful grant applications to upgrade equipment 3. To promote and assist the formation of talking news organisations throughout Northern Ireland. The direct benefits which flow from (3) are shared knowledge and support enabling new talking newspapers to begin operating quickly and efficiently. The charity’s beneficiaries are people who are blind and partially sighted in Northern Ireland and people who provide talking newspapers for them The trustees believe there is no private benefit Demonstrated through training offered to new Talking Newspapers and feedback from members
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Association of Talking Newspapers Northern Ireland exists to bring together those who are interested in improving access to local news for people in Northern Ireland with a disability which makes reading difficult; in particular people who are blind or vision-impaired. It represents, supports and promotes the work of Talking Newspapers in N
Ireland and provides a forum for discussion. It runs a website, www.atnni.org.uk, which acts as a central access point for information on talking newspapers in NI. It plays a strategic role in pressing for equality of access to all kinds of information for people with sight loss and print disabilities. It works closely with other voluntary bodies e.g. RNIB Northern Ireland, Talking News Federation, and it has close links with public libraries.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Older people
- Sensory disabilities
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Disability
- Education/training
