THE WILTSHIRE AND DORSET DEAF ASSOCIATION
WDDA aims to offer a range of services, not provided by other organisations, to ensure that deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people enjoy equal access, opportunity and have the same independence as hearing people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £23,035.70 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with no grant income received during the period. The trustees report that the charity operates without any reserves and has a bank balance of £37,423.30, which includes restricted funds carried forward from previous years.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity operates without any reserves.” — page 10
Trustees
- Donna Cheese
- GEORGE RAGGETT
- Jasmine Barley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2026 | £47k | £39k |
| 31/05/2025 | £29k | £52k |
| 31/05/2024 | £46k | £34k |
| 31/05/2023 | £52k | £36k |
| 31/05/2022 | £19k | £24k |
Common questions
Is THE WILTSHIRE AND DORSET DEAF ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £23,035.70 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with no grant income received during the period. The trustees report that the charity operates without any reserves and has a bank balance of £37,423.30, which includes restricted funds carried forward from previous years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 25/09/2020 | £7k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/01/2006 | £5k | Panel meetings |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2004 | £5k | set up costs |