The Royal National Institute For Deaf People
Also known as: The Royal National Institute for the Deaf, Action on Hearing Loss, R N I D, Rnid
To help people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss to live the life they choose. We enable them to take control oftheir lives and remove the barriers in their way.
Activities & Mission
To help people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss to live the life they choose. We enable them to take control oftheir lives and remove the barriers in their way.
Grants
The Royal National Institute For Deaf People makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,540,000
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 165). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Health 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 | £14,239,000 | £13,000,000 | £8,913,000 | £7,697,000 | £5,600,000 | 148 / 247 |
| 2024 | £15,252,000 | £11,935,000 | £8,508,000 | £7,288,000 | £5,100,000 | 143 / 194 |
| 2023 | £14,517,000 | £13,795,000 | £10,785,000 | £4,757,000 | £2,200,000 | 160 / 142 |
| 2022 | £23,165,000 | £21,889,000 | £18,943,000 | £5,058,000 | £2,700,000 | 411 / 155 |
| 2021 | £34,500,000 | £36,008,000 | £31,500,000 | £7,346,000 | £1,500,000 | 899 / 700 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal National Institute For Deaf People
What does The Royal National Institute For Deaf People do?
To help people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss to live the life they choose. We enable them to take control oftheir lives and remove the barriers in their way.
How much income did The Royal National Institute For Deaf People report in 2025?
The Royal National Institute For Deaf People reported total income of £14.24m and reported expenditure of £13.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal National Institute For Deaf People?
The Royal National Institute For Deaf People has a program ratio of 62.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 165 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal National Institute For Deaf People registered as a charity?
The Royal National Institute For Deaf People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1962 as charity number 207720. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Royal National Institute For Deaf People?
The Royal National Institute For Deaf People is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ewen James Stevenson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal National Institute For Deaf People operate?
The Royal National Institute For Deaf People operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal National Institute For Deaf People a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal National Institute For Deaf People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207720.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Royal National Institute for the Deaf
- Action on Hearing Loss
- R N I D
- Rnid
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated