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Hearing Dogs For Deaf People

Also known as: Hearing Dogs for the Deaf

The charity's objects are the promotion of health and the relief of sickness in particular by training, providing and supporting animal assisted intervention in the relief of human deafness, disability, sickness, suffering or distress, collaborating with other charities where appropriate.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's objects are the promotion of health and the relief of sickness in particular by training, providing and supporting animal assisted intervention in the relief of human deafness, disability, sickness, suffering or distress, collaborating with other charities where appropriate.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£16,410,564
Latest Expenditure
£14,631,001

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £15,107,928
Charitable Activities £243,031
Other Trading £545,986
Investments £459,692
Other Income £53,927

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,425,647
Raising Funds £3,205,354
Governance £106,747
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
£16,410,564
£14,631,001£11,425,647£27,737,699£27,737,699226 / 3030
2024
£13,104,836
£13,281,215£10,318,543£25,795,539£25,795,539218 / 3083
2023
£12,090,484
£12,192,077£9,503,853£25,180,373£25,180,373216 / 3000
2022
£13,736,594
£11,228,381£8,340,515£25,516,243£9,337,812200 / 3093
2021
£12,282,376
£9,486,181£7,332,728£22,424,723£5,231,513176 / 3112

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hearing Dogs For Deaf People

What does Hearing Dogs For Deaf People do?

The charity's objects are the promotion of health and the relief of sickness in particular by training, providing and supporting animal assisted intervention in the relief of human deafness, disability, sickness, suffering or distress, collaborating with other charities where appropriate.

How much income did Hearing Dogs For Deaf People report in 2025?

Hearing Dogs For Deaf People reported total income of £16.41m and reported expenditure of £14.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hearing Dogs For Deaf People registered as a charity?

Hearing Dogs For Deaf People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 1986 as charity number 293358. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Hearing Dogs For Deaf People?

Hearing Dogs For Deaf People is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hearing Dogs For Deaf People operate?

Hearing Dogs For Deaf People operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Hearing Dogs For Deaf People a registered charity?

Yes — Hearing Dogs For Deaf People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293358.

Details

Address
HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE
THE GRANGE
WYCOMBE ROAD
SAUNDERTON
PRINCES RISBOROUGH
HP27 9NS
Registration Date
2 January 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
293358
Charity Number
293358

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Trustees

Andrea Gordon
Barry Stephen Downes
Christina Margaret Patricia O'Donovan-Rossa
Christopher Brocklesby
Christopher Corbin
Costas Skouras
Dr Sarah Elizabeth Heath CCAB FRCVS
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Emily Martha Burness MBA
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Heather Self
Paul Richard Gillman Davis
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephanie Verschoor
Stephen Anthony Leslie Marshall
Thomas Werner Bruno Schultz

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Hearing Dogs for the Deaf

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