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Deafinitions Limited

Also known as: Health Deafinitions, Youth Deafinitions

Deafinitions was established for deaf people BY deaf people. Our motto is "Empower, Explain, Educate" in that by providing visual, accessible information and opportunities for involvement with clear, grassroots explanations, deaf people become better educated about important issues in their lives; such as health, employment, financial issues, etc.; and be empowered to make more informed choices.

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Activities & Mission

Deafinitions was established for deaf people BY deaf people. Our motto is "Empower, Explain, Educate" in that by providing visual, accessible information and opportunities for involvement with clear, grassroots explanations, deaf people become better educated about important issues in their lives; such as health, employment, financial issues, etc.; and be empowered to make more informed choices.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£763,137
Latest Expenditure
£652,868

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,019
Charitable Activities £208,440
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,714
Other Income £528,964

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £652,868
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£763,137
£652,868£652,868£1,127,116£37,55610 / 3
2023
£542,938
£666,225£666,225£1,016,847£08 / 5
2022
£636,084
£576,041£576,041£1,140,134£010 / 5
2021
£352,713
£450,8390 / 10
2020
£579,026
£588,474£575,024£1,178,217£020 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Deafinitions Limited

What does Deafinitions Limited do?

Deafinitions was established for deaf people BY deaf people. Our motto is "Empower, Explain, Educate" in that by providing visual, accessible information and opportunities for involvement with clear, grassroots explanations, deaf people become better educated about important issues in their lives; such as health, employment, financial issues, etc.; and be empowered to make more informed choices.

How much income did Deafinitions Limited report in 2024?

Deafinitions Limited reported total income of £763k and reported expenditure of £653k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Deafinitions Limited registered as a charity?

Deafinitions Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 2011 as charity number 1144504. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Deafinitions Limited?

Deafinitions Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robin Herdman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Deafinitions Limited operate?

Deafinitions Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Deafinitions Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Deafinitions Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144504.

Details

Address
Deafinitions
Factory 4 @ Powerpark
Goldthorpe Industrial Estate
off Commercial Road
Goldthorpe
S63 9BL
Registration Date
2 November 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020335
Charity Number
1144504

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Trustees

Robin Herdman Chair
Adrian Peacock
Andrew Sutcliffe
David Rhodes
Zafar Zaman

Also Known As

  • Health Deafinitions, Youth Deafinitions

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30 July 2026
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