Signhealth

Also known as: Sign...the National Society for Mental Health and Deafness, The Anastasia Society

SignHealth aims to improve healthcare & access to health services for deaf people. As well as campaigning, research & health promotion, we provide supported living schemes and outreach for deaf people with mental health problems. We provide a national Advocacy & Counselling service and support for deaf victims of domestic abuse.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£9,735,635

Latest Expenditure

£10,396,707

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £144,005

Charitable Activities £9,469,688

Other Trading £35,119

Investments £86,823

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,838,540

Raising Funds £558,167

Governance £464,927

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£9,735,635	£10,396,707	£9,838,540	£1,817,069	£1,778,382	216 / 17
2024	£8,282,414	£8,550,556	£8,303,534	£2,560,626	£2,488,966	194 / 17
2023	£5,830,609	£6,860,567	£6,590,755	£2,674,762	£2,546,813	172 / 4
2022	£5,387,648	£4,945,485	£4,773,282	£3,817,018	£3,692,142	150 / 4
2021	£5,295,416	£5,710,238	£5,419,777	£3,297,378	£3,133,507	142 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Signhealth

What does Signhealth do?

How much income did Signhealth report in 2025?

Signhealth reported total income of £9.74m and reported expenditure of £10.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Signhealth?

Signhealth has a program ratio of 101.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Signhealth registered as a charity?

Signhealth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 1992 as charity number 1011056. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Signhealth?

Signhealth is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Amanprit Arnold. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Signhealth operate?

Signhealth operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Signhealth a registered charity?

Yes — Signhealth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1011056.