The National Deaf Children's Society
Also known as: Idcs, Ndcs, The International Deaf Childrens Society
NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people We represent the interests and campaign for the rights of all deaf children and young people from birth until they reach independence. NDCS supports the deaf child through the family as well as directly supporting deaf children and young people themselves.
Activities & Mission
NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people We represent the interests and campaign for the rights of all deaf children and young people from birth until they reach independence. NDCS supports the deaf child through the family as well as directly supporting deaf children and young people themselves.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% 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
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 | £33,568,000 | £29,511,000 | £18,127,000 | £18,048,000 | £17,811,000 | 283 / 43 |
| 2024 | £33,000,000 | £31,200,000 | £18,141,000 | £14,053,000 | £14,100,000 | 280 / 92 |
| 2023 | £30,921,000 | £33,544,000 | £18,784,000 | £11,719,000 | £11,092,000 | 282 / 480 |
| 2022 | £25,856,000 | £27,882,000 | £15,396,000 | £14,680,000 | £14,094,000 | 254 / 466 |
| 2021 | £25,375,000 | £17,430,000 | £12,674,000 | £16,438,000 | £16,001,000 | 247 / 49 |
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Frequently asked questions about The National Deaf Children's Society
What does The National Deaf Children's Society do?
NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people We represent the interests and campaign for the rights of all deaf children and young people from birth until they reach independence. NDCS supports the deaf child through the family as well as directly supporting deaf children and young people themselves.
How much income did The National Deaf Children's Society report in 2025?
The National Deaf Children's Society reported total income of £33.57m and reported expenditure of £29.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Deaf Children's Society?
The National Deaf Children's Society has a program ratio of 54.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Deaf Children's Society registered as a charity?
The National Deaf Children's Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1993 as charity number 1016532. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs The National Deaf Children's Society?
The National Deaf Children's Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dominic James Holton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Deaf Children's Society operate?
The National Deaf Children's Society operates across 13 areas, including Bangladesh, Bolivia, Colombia and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The National Deaf Children's Society a registered charity?
Yes — The National Deaf Children's Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1016532.
Details
5th Floor
167-169 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5PF
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Also Known As
- Idcs
- Ndcs
- The International Deaf Childrens Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated