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Deafblind UK

Also known as: National Deaf-Blind League, National Deafblind League

Deafblind UK has supported those with dual sensory loss since 1928, helping them overcome the unique set of challenges they face every single day. We offer complimentary membership, with all our services being delivered free of charge. We help to reduce loneliness and isolation, and promote social inclusion, thereby allowing people who are deafblind to live their lives with dignity and purpose.

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Activities & Mission

Deafblind UK has supported those with dual sensory loss since 1928, helping them overcome the unique set of challenges they face every single day. We offer complimentary membership, with all our services being delivered free of charge. We help to reduce loneliness and isolation, and promote social inclusion, thereby allowing people who are deafblind to live their lives with dignity and purpose.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,607,959
Latest Expenditure
£3,597,701

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,574,429
Charitable Activities £1,519,868
Other Trading £408,364
Investments £105,298
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,027,810
Raising Funds £327,414
Governance £19,764
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £242,477

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,607,959
£3,597,701£3,027,810£5,535,438£1,502,035109 / 473
2024
£3,466,183
£2,918,520£2,500,339£5,477,878£5,241,017101 / 312
2023
£2,933,151
£2,879,703£2,450,093£4,797,071£4,862,937103 / 344
2022
£2,743,755
£2,541,560£2,145,349£4,989,054£4,843,91999 / 301
2021
£3,405,585
£2,553,554£2,103,055£4,844,796£4,675,152109 / 532

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Deafblind UK

What does Deafblind UK do?

Deafblind UK has supported those with dual sensory loss since 1928, helping them overcome the unique set of challenges they face every single day. We offer complimentary membership, with all our services being delivered free of charge. We help to reduce loneliness and isolation, and promote social inclusion, thereby allowing people who are deafblind to live their lives with dignity and purpose.

How much income did Deafblind UK report in 2025?

Deafblind UK reported total income of £3.61m and reported expenditure of £3.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Deafblind UK?

Deafblind UK has a program ratio of 83.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Deafblind UK registered as a charity?

Deafblind UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 1990 as charity number 802976. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Deafblind UK?

Deafblind UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Jan Michiel Nolan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Deafblind UK operate?

Deafblind UK operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is Deafblind UK a registered charity?

Yes — Deafblind UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802976.

Details

Address
167-169 Great Portland street
5th Floor
London
W1W 5PF
Registration Date
2 March 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
802976
Charity Number
802976

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Trustees

Robert Jan Michiel Nolan Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
David Childs
Dr Eldre Beukes
George Foy
Roger Wilson-Hinds
Stephen Critoph

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • National Deaf-Blind League
  • National Deafblind League

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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