Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain)
Also known as: North Wales Deaf Association, N W D a
Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound (COS)With a purpose of "Improving Quality of Life through Equality" COS supports Deaf people and people living with sensory loss and the professionals and organisations who work with them. Promoting a world where sensory loss does not limit, preclude or stigmatise people from achieving their full unique potential.
Activities & Mission
Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound (COS)With a purpose of "Improving Quality of Life through Equality" COS supports Deaf people and people living with sensory loss and the professionals and organisations who work with them. Promoting a world where sensory loss does not limit, preclude or stigmatise people from achieving their full unique potential.
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 60% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £799,123 | £747,495 | £747,445 | £965,044 | £631,543 | 19 / 12 |
| 2024 | £894,632 | £800,328 | £800,328 | £913,416 | £502,882 | 19 / 12 |
| 2023 | £681,572 | £510,698 | £510,685 | £819,112 | £420,014 | 14 / 11 |
| 2022 | £658,511 | £442,070 | £441,946 | £648,238 | £313,591 | 14 / 12 |
| 2021 | £584,151 | £431,544 | £431,460 | £431,796 | £204,588 | 14 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain)
What does Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) do?
Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound (COS)With a purpose of "Improving Quality of Life through Equality" COS supports Deaf people and people living with sensory loss and the professionals and organisations who work with them. Promoting a world where sensory loss does not limit, preclude or stigmatise people from achieving their full unique potential.
How much income did Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) report in 2025?
Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) reported total income of £799k and reported expenditure of £747k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain)?
Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) registered as a charity?
Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 1995 as charity number 1048017. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain)?
Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) operate?
Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) a registered charity?
Yes — Centre Of Sign-Sight-Sound (y Ganolfan Arwyddo-Golwg-Sain) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048017.
Details
77 Conway Road
COLWYN BAY
Conwy
LL29 7LN
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Also Known As
- North Wales Deaf Association
- N W D a
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- 30 July 2026
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