The Carr Fenton Foundation

Also known as: Doncaster College for the Deaf, Doncaster Deaf Trust, Doncaster School for the Deaf, Doncaster School for Deaf Children, Yorkshire Rose College

Education and training of deaf and hearing-impaired children below school age, pupils students, adults and those with communication and/or learning difficulties.

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Activities & Mission

Education and training of deaf and hearing-impaired children below school age, pupils students, adults and those with communication and/or learning difficulties.

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

£14,358,000

Latest Expenditure

£13,409,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £76,000

Charitable Activities £13,922,000

Other Trading £13,000

Investments £0

Other Income £347,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,304,000

Raising Funds £105,000

Governance £469,000

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	£14,358,000	£13,409,000	£13,304,000	£6,155,000	£5,425,000	324 / 0
2024	£12,580,407	£12,289,639	£12,187,639	£5,197,792	£4,440,930	295 / 0
2023	£10,517,123	£10,196,345	£10,196,345	£4,807,638	£4,226,776	273 / 0
2022	£8,926,000	£9,892,000	£9,892,000	£4,701,000	£3,813,000	268 / 0
2021	£9,136,991	£8,787,694	£8,787,694	-£308,673	£4,399,000	251 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Carr Fenton Foundation

What does The Carr Fenton Foundation do?

Education and training of deaf and hearing-impaired children below school age, pupils students, adults and those with communication and/or learning difficulties.

How much income did The Carr Fenton Foundation report in 2025?

The Carr Fenton Foundation reported total income of £14.36m and reported expenditure of £13.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Carr Fenton Foundation?

The Carr Fenton Foundation has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Carr Fenton Foundation registered as a charity?

The Carr Fenton Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 2001 as charity number 1088060. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Carr Fenton Foundation?

The Carr Fenton Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Carr Fenton Foundation operate?

The Carr Fenton Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Carr Fenton Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Carr Fenton Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088060.