Decibels
Decibels is a UK-arts-based organisation committed to widening access, opportunity and participation so that deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people can thrive and be heard.We believe in a world where deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people should be able to engage fully with the arts, culture and wider society.
Activities & Mission
Decibels is a UK-arts-based organisation committed to widening access, opportunity and participation so that deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people can thrive and be heard.We believe in a world where deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people should be able to engage fully with the arts, culture and wider society.
Grants
Decibels is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £16,488
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, disability, arts, culture, heritage, or science and other charitable purposes
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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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 | £30,725 | £16,488 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £46,502 | £18,925 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £26,399 | £16,410 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £33,000 | £18,000 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £34,959 | £14,925 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Decibels
What does Decibels do?
Decibels is a UK-arts-based organisation committed to widening access, opportunity and participation so that deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people can thrive and be heard.We believe in a world where deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people should be able to engage fully with the arts, culture and wider society.
How much income did Decibels report in 2025?
Decibels reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Decibels registered as a charity?
Decibels was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2005 as charity number 1109004. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Decibels?
Decibels is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ross Grant. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Decibels operate?
Decibels operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Decibels a registered charity?
Yes — Decibels is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109004.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
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