British Deaf History Society Limited
Analysis
British Deaf History Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in August 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05382744). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, British Deaf History Society Limited reported income of £49k and spending of £75k, spending 154% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £131k to £49k (-63%), an average of -22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 136% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, British Deaf History Society Limited sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Refugee Kindness - North Wales (£49k), Westwood 2015 Limited (£49k) and Home Support Elmbridge (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and advance the interest in discovery, research and preservation of the histories of deaf people, their communities, culture and language, including promoting awareness of deaf history among members of the general public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Refugee Kindness - North Wales | Gresford | £49k |
| Westwood 2015 Limited | Sheffield | £49k |
| Home Support Elmbridge | Walton-On-Thames | £49k |
| Made with Care | Bournemouth | £49k |