Christmas Appeal 2007

Hello. My name is John Kerby, and I have been Chief Executive of National
Talking Newspapers and Magazines since July.

As you may know, the charity has had its share of financial problems over
the years. The purpose of this message is to tell you what we are doing to
set the charity on its feet, and to ask you if you can help us in overcoming
some short-term financial difficulty. We are very grateful to you for your
continuing support; we hope it will continue, and we shall be reminding you
shortly of the range of titles we can offer, in case you would like to take
any additional ones. And a very big thank you to those of you who are
considering leaving a legacy to the charity. But we should also be extremely
grateful for any donation you may feel able to make now to help us through a
difficult period.

Income from subscriptions meets no more than half of the charity's costs. We
have often found it difficult to bridge the gap. Since the beginning of
2007, the Trustees and management of NTN&M have been taking firm steps to
set our finances on firmer foundations. Under the guidance of our new
Chairman Peter Driver, who has a marketing background in Exxon Mobil and the
voluntary sector, we are implementing a sharply focussed marketing plan
aimed at a substantial increase in the number of subscribers. Our trading
subsidiary Talking Newspaper Enterprises, which records material for, among
others, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's and the National Trust, is making
increasing profits. We are seeking support from Trusts and other bodies for
necessary modernisation of our equipment and for our marketing efforts.
Legacies are making an increasing contribution to our income. We have made
cost savings where we can, and our costs are firmly under control. We
believe that we are on course for long-term financial sustainability.

But these measures need time to put us on an even keel. Meanwhile, we do
need additional funds to ensure that we can continue to provide our full
service in the short term. So we are turning to you, our subscribers, to
help us to bridge the short-term gap. Please do not feel under any
obligation. But if you do feel able to help, we should be very grateful for
any contribution you are able to make, however small. Please make cheques
payable to TNAUK, or ring our Customer Services team on 01435 866102 to make
a donation by credit card or direct debit.

Finally, on behalf of everyone here, may I wish you a very happy Christmas
and New Year.

John Kerby
Chief Executive

For further information contact:

National Talking Newspapers & Magazines
National Recording Centre
Browning Road
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 8DB

T: 01435 866 102
F: 01435 865 422
E: info@tnauk.org.uk
W: www.tnauk.org.uk