The Royal Association For Deaf People
Also known as: Rad
RAD provides accessible service to deaf people in the following main areas of activity: Independent living; communication services; deaf community engagement; information, advice and guidance; employment; and children, family and transition services
Activities & Mission
RAD provides accessible service to deaf people in the following main areas of activity: Independent living; communication services; deaf community engagement; information, advice and guidance; employment; and children, family and transition services
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 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 | £3,123,051 | £3,481,192 | £3,481,192 | £4,162,513 | £781,000 | 72 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,501,329 | £3,416,221 | £3,416,221 | £4,591,507 | £882,000 | 71 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,428,087 | £3,709,079 | £3,543,625 | £5,190,143 | £1,019,061 | 113 / 17 |
| 2022 | £2,895,677 | £3,272,706 | £3,194,220 | £6,620,388 | £1,482,504 | 110 / 61 |
| 2021 | £2,539,209 | £2,843,777 | £2,756,050 | £6,676,805 | £2,818,883 | 70 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Association For Deaf People
What does The Royal Association For Deaf People do?
RAD provides accessible service to deaf people in the following main areas of activity: Independent living; communication services; deaf community engagement; information, advice and guidance; employment; and children, family and transition services
How much income did The Royal Association For Deaf People report in 2025?
The Royal Association For Deaf People reported total income of £3.12m and reported expenditure of £3.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Association For Deaf People?
The Royal Association For Deaf People has a program ratio of 111.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Association For Deaf People registered as a charity?
The Royal Association For Deaf People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2000 as charity number 1081949. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Royal Association For Deaf People?
The Royal Association For Deaf People is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Ratcliffe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Association For Deaf People operate?
The Royal Association For Deaf People operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Association For Deaf People a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Association For Deaf People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081949.
Details
36 Graham Street
London
N1 8GJ
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