british deaf association

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and people with disabilities. British Deaf Association is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

BDA currently provides various services: (1) Deaf Children, Youth and Families; (2) Deaf Community Advocacy; (3) Deaf Community Development and Empowerment; (4) Deaf Heritage Films; (5) Deaf International; (6) Media, Communications and Membership; (7) Policy, Research and Campaigns; and (8) British Sign Language. Community offices based in London, Belfast, Cardiff, Derby and Glasgow.

Fundraising

See where British Deaf Association is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,538,437

Latest Expenditure

£1,411,960

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 92.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,511,911

Charitable Activities £997,405

Other Trading £18,830

Investments £10,291

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,300,724

Raising Funds £111,236

Governance £38,227

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,538,437	£1,411,960	£1,300,724	£3,293,620	£1,479,745	23 / 8
2023	£1,531,952	£1,095,194	£1,055,415	£2,167,143	£995,856	25 / 56
2022	£1,505,388	£744,018	£733,575	£1,730,385	£548,034	36 / 56
2021	£1,325,038	£1,017,396	£972,301	£969,015	£159,595	50 / 67
2020	£1,539,772	£1,483,615	£1,378,423	£419,600	£189,777	79 / 30