Hi Kent
Hi Kent aims to raise awareness of the needs of deaf people and provide practical support to manage hearing loss throughout Kent. Activities include: Assessments of need for people over the age of 26 on behalf of Kent County Council. Provision of assistive equipment and advice. Advice, Hearing aid maintenance, Sign language & Deaf Awareness training, Support groups and Lipreading courses.
Activities & Mission
Hi Kent aims to raise awareness of the needs of deaf people and provide practical support to manage hearing loss throughout Kent. Activities include: Assessments of need for people over the age of 26 on behalf of Kent County Council. Provision of assistive equipment and advice. Advice, Hearing aid maintenance, Sign language & Deaf Awareness training, Support groups and Lipreading courses.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 | £574,282 | £581,222 | £573,943 | £173,515 | £133,334 | 16 / 88 |
| 2024 | £563,052 | £580,052 | £571,597 | £180,455 | £137,892 | 18 / 85 |
| 2023 | £580,008 | £621,580 | £611,928 | £197,455 | £166,862 | 21 / 146 |
| 2022 | £575,178 | £602,618 | £595,410 | £239,027 | £204,144 | 22 / 140 |
| 2021 | £661,594 | £563,201 | £557,752 | £266,467 | £210,560 | 19 / 140 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hi Kent
What does Hi Kent do?
Hi Kent aims to raise awareness of the needs of deaf people and provide practical support to manage hearing loss throughout Kent. Activities include: Assessments of need for people over the age of 26 on behalf of Kent County Council. Provision of assistive equipment and advice. Advice, Hearing aid maintenance, Sign language & Deaf Awareness training, Support groups and Lipreading courses.
How much income did Hi Kent report in 2025?
Hi Kent reported total income of £574k and reported expenditure of £581k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hi Kent?
Hi Kent has a program ratio of 99.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hi Kent registered as a charity?
Hi Kent was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1996 as charity number 1052036. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Hi Kent?
Hi Kent is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLIVE REDDIHOUGH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hi Kent operate?
Hi Kent operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.
Is Hi Kent a registered charity?
Yes — Hi Kent is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052036.
Details
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