Access Bedford

Also known as: Deaf Access Bedfordshire

1 Raising public awareness of the issues affecting deaf people2 Campaigning for the promotion of British Sign Language to be on an equal footing to spoken and written English3 Providing recreational facilities and opportunities for deaf people to integrate with the hearing community

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Bedford

Financial Information

Latest Income

£85,738

Latest Expenditure

£52,742

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 61.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 61.5%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2018 — Bedford Association of the Deaf(1991) (organisation 1007708)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£85,738	£52,742	0 / 10
2024	£26,535	£29,203	0 / 20
2023	£31,575	£19,241	0 / 15
2022	£10,263	£15,072	0 / 6
2021	£14,300	£10,349	0 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Access Bedford

What does Access Bedford do?

How much income did Access Bedford report in 2025?

Access Bedford reported total income of £86k and reported expenditure of £53k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Access Bedford registered as a charity?

Access Bedford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2015 as charity number 1162947. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Access Bedford?

Access Bedford is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Access Bedford operate?

Access Bedford operates in Bedford, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Access Bedford a registered charity?

Yes — Access Bedford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162947.