Action Deafness
Also known as: Action Deafness Limited
Action Deafness (AD) specialises in business solutions services such as communications interpreting, community support & engagement, sign language training and deaf awareness for service users/consumers who are deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing (D/deaf). Our services operating throughout the UK, 7 days a week. In addition we host meeting place for local social groups.
Activities & Mission
Action Deafness (AD) specialises in business solutions services such as communications interpreting, community support & engagement, sign language training and deaf awareness for service users/consumers who are deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing (D/deaf). Our services operating throughout the UK, 7 days a week. In addition we host meeting place for local social groups.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 77% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 92% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,756,907 | £2,691,624 | £2,688,548 | £1,874,519 | £157,636 | 98 / 8 |
| 2023 | £3,265,388 | £2,995,282 | £2,983,138 | £808,265 | £808,265 | 87 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,273,618 | £3,321,415 | £3,308,507 | £537,959 | £534,198 | 80 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,531,395 | £4,090,121 | £4,080,088 | £579,396 | £564,714 | 87 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,744,297 | £3,746,251 | £3,718,395 | £1,145,937 | £106,730 | 73 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action Deafness
What does Action Deafness do?
Action Deafness (AD) specialises in business solutions services such as communications interpreting, community support & engagement, sign language training and deaf awareness for service users/consumers who are deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing (D/deaf). Our services operating throughout the UK, 7 days a week. In addition we host meeting place for local social groups.
How much income did Action Deafness report in 2024?
Action Deafness reported total income of £3.76m and reported expenditure of £2.69m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action Deafness?
Action Deafness has a program ratio of 71.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action Deafness registered as a charity?
Action Deafness was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 2015 as charity number 1163758. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Action Deafness?
Action Deafness is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALISON LEWIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action Deafness operate?
Action Deafness operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Action Deafness a registered charity?
Yes — Action Deafness is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163758.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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