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.
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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Financial Information
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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 | £2,872,578 | £3,156,434 | £3,076,253 | £1,824,597 | £573,817 | 75 / 3 |
| 2024 | £2,619,374 | £2,868,619 | £2,843,558 | £2,101,614 | £610,444 | 59 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,345,212 | £2,372,997 | £2,347,689 | £2,184,556 | £484,817 | 59 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,596,920 | £2,815,562 | £2,760,581 | £2,207,240 | £248,436 | 80 / 8 |
| 2021 | £2,513,703 | £2,310,790 | £2,224,627 | £2,383,158 | £484,817 | 82 / 0 |
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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.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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