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Deafway

All of our work, in the UK, on the Isle of Man, in Nepal and in Uganda, aims to give D/deaf people equal access to every part of life. We do this through Residential Support and Rehabilitation; Education and Training; Deaf/Sign Language Arts; Deaf Culture Projects; Deaf Heritage Projects; and the provision of Deaf Spaces. At the centre of of all that we do is Deaf Culture and sign language.

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Activities & Mission

All of our work, in the UK, on the Isle of Man, in Nepal and in Uganda, aims to give D/deaf people equal access to every part of life. We do this through Residential Support and Rehabilitation; Education and Training; Deaf/Sign Language Arts; Deaf Culture Projects; Deaf Heritage Projects; and the provision of Deaf Spaces. At the centre of of all that we do is Deaf Culture and sign language.

Grants

Deafway makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£3,156,434
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and recreation

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£2,872,578
Latest Expenditure
£3,156,434

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £53,331
Charitable Activities £2,819,247
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,839
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,076,253
Raising Funds £80,181
Governance £73,654
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,872,578
£3,156,434£3,076,253£1,824,597£573,81775 / 3
2024
£2,619,374
£2,868,619£2,843,558£2,101,614£610,44459 / 0
2023
£2,345,212
£2,372,997£2,347,689£2,184,556£484,81759 / 0
2022
£2,596,920
£2,815,562£2,760,581£2,207,240£248,43680 / 8
2021
£2,513,703
£2,310,790£2,224,627£2,383,158£484,81782 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Deafway

What does Deafway do?

All of our work, in the UK, on the Isle of Man, in Nepal and in Uganda, aims to give D/deaf people equal access to every part of life. We do this through Residential Support and Rehabilitation; Education and Training; Deaf/Sign Language Arts; Deaf Culture Projects; Deaf Heritage Projects; and the provision of Deaf Spaces. At the centre of of all that we do is Deaf Culture and sign language.

How much income did Deafway report in 2025?

Deafway reported total income of £2.87m and reported expenditure of £3.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Deafway registered as a charity?

Deafway was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 2001 as charity number 1089918. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Deafway?

Deafway is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brian Donelly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Deafway operate?

Deafway operates across 3 areas: Nepal, Uganda and Lancashire.

Is Deafway a registered charity?

Yes — Deafway is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089918.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 December 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3986289
Charity Number
1089918

Trustees

Brian Donelly Chair
Carol Cuming
Dr lynne Barnes
Judith Ann Funnell
Kyra Milnes
Philippa Wynne
Also governs 1 other charity
Valerie Hall

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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