Doncaster and District Deaf Society
Analysis
Doncaster and District Deaf Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Doncaster. It was registered in February 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Doncaster and District Deaf Society reported income of £17k and spending of £24k, spending 145% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £17k to £17k (-0.7%), an average of -0.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 156%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Doncaster and District Deaf Society sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The British Biker Relief Foundation (£17k), My New Hair (£17k) and Rotary Club of Eastleigh Trust Fund (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Doncaster Deaf Society serves and provides a centralised, safe base meeting point of social contact for wellbeing. Services cover BSL Advocacy, Advice & Information to the Doncaster Deaf Community Borough-wide and the provision of five BSL Groups who organise a range of activities & day/weekend trip from early years-elderly: OAP Club, Social Club, Happy Hands Playgroup, Leisure Club & Drama Group.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The British Biker Relief Foundation | Croydon | £17k |
| My New Hair | Tyne And Wear | £17k |
| Rotary Club of Eastleigh Trust Fund | Hampshire | £17k |
| Trauma Aid UK | Manchester | £17k |