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Merseyside Society For Deaf People

Also known as: Msdp

The activities of the charity are to address the numerous barriers and inequalities experienced by Deaf people. Merseyside Society for Deaf People seek to ensure that Deaf people achieve a full, active and influencing role in mainstream society. We do this through the provision of customised information, communication support, community support, training and development.

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Activities & Mission

The activities of the charity are to address the numerous barriers and inequalities experienced by Deaf people. Merseyside Society for Deaf People seek to ensure that Deaf people achieve a full, active and influencing role in mainstream society. We do this through the provision of customised information, communication support, community support, training and development.

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

Latest Income
£965,516
Latest Expenditure
£1,075,629

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 50% 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

Donations & Legacies £12,432
Charitable Activities £850,343
Other Trading £0
Investments £98,882
Other Income £3,859

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,075,629
Raising Funds £0
Governance £38,622
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£965,516
£1,075,629£1,075,629£1,220,178£12,206,17827 / 10
2023
£968,272
£1,048,456£1,048,456£1,330,291£1,330,29126 / 7
2022
£1,075,304
£968,711£968,711£1,410,475£1,368,68429 / 13
2021
£940,559
£829,829£829,829£1,303,882£1,272,66325 / 7
2020
£818,132
£804,511£804,511£1,193,152£23,99124 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Merseyside Society For Deaf People

What does Merseyside Society For Deaf People do?

The activities of the charity are to address the numerous barriers and inequalities experienced by Deaf people. Merseyside Society for Deaf People seek to ensure that Deaf people achieve a full, active and influencing role in mainstream society. We do this through the provision of customised information, communication support, community support, training and development.

How much income did Merseyside Society For Deaf People report in 2024?

Merseyside Society For Deaf People reported total income of £966k and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Merseyside Society For Deaf People?

Merseyside Society For Deaf People has a program ratio of 111.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Merseyside Society For Deaf People registered as a charity?

Merseyside Society For Deaf People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1997 as charity number 1065021. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Merseyside Society For Deaf People?

Merseyside Society For Deaf People is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elaine McDonald. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Merseyside Society For Deaf People operate?

Merseyside Society For Deaf People operates across 5 areas, including Knowsley, Liverpool City, Sefton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Merseyside Society For Deaf People a registered charity?

Yes — Merseyside Society For Deaf People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065021.

Details

Address
Merseyside Society for Deaf People
396 Queens Drive
West Derby
LIVERPOOL
L13 0DJ
Registration Date
24 October 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3940920
Charity Number
1065021

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Trustees

Elaine McDonald Chair
Andrew Goodwin
Barry Edward Avison
Danyella Johnston
David Reader
Jennifer Frances Jones-Gray
John Michael Rowson
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Msdp

Data & trust

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