THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION
Provides a specialist community centre, practical and emotional support, information, outreach and advice to people with hearing loss, of all faiths or none. Services include day centre, social/cultural activities and support/advocacy services for Deaf/Deafblind British Sign Language users, Deaf Awareness training/support for care homes, technology room, lipreading classes and family services
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £60,909 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £1,339,554 against total expenditure of £1,283,942. Per the trustees' report, total reserves stood at £1,374,661, comprising £854,768 in unrestricted funds and £519,893 in restricted funds. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments at a rate in the band of £80,001-£90,000 during the year.” — page 30
“One employee received emoluments at a rate in the band of £80,001-£90,000 during the year.” — page 30
“Total reserves at the 31 December 2024 amounted to £1,374,661 (2023: £1,313,752) which purpose built to meet the specialised needs of people with hearing loss and without which the Deaf community, who cannot access mainstream facilities elsewhere, would suffer.” — page 17
“One charity trustee received payment of £10,054 for professional services supplied to the charity.”
“During the year, the charity incurred professional fees of £10,054 (2023: £9.570) from M Goldberg, a trustee. These were included on an arms length basis. During the year, the charity received total donations of £22,300 from the trustees.” — page 32
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2023) to £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04983830
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sue Cipin OBE — Chief Executive
- Julia Kay — Director
Company officers (Companies House)
- COHEN, Malcolm Geoffrey on trustee list
- JANNER, Caroline Diana on trustee list
- GOLDBERG, Mira on trustee list
- COE, Robert Michael on trustee list
- GEE, Duncan Stephen on trustee list
- KLING, Trudy Elizabeth-Anne on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (07/05/2025)
Trustees
- TRUDY ELIZABETH-ANNE KLINGchair
- Caroline Janner
- DUNCAN STEPHEN GEE
- MALCOLM GEOFFREY COHEN
- MIRA GOLDBERG
- Robert Coe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £992k | £987k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £910k |
| 31/12/2021 | £737k | £746k |
| 31/12/2020 | £583k | £624k |
Common questions
Is THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £60,909 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £1,339,554 against total expenditure of £1,283,942. Per the trustees' report, total reserves stood at £1,374,661, comprising £854,768 in unrestricted funds and £519,893 in restricted funds. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, THE SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING FOUNDATION, BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 29/11/2023 | £105k | Grant to Jewish Deaf Association |
| London Borough of Barnet | 07/11/2018 | £5k | Grant to Jewish Deaf Association |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/11/2016 | £180k | Grant to Jewish Deaf Association |
| City Bridge Foundation | 21/01/2010 | £105k | Grant to Jewish Deaf Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2009 | £183k | Jewish Deaf Association Day Centre, Welfare and Communication Support |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BARNWOOD TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 1 | £90k |
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | 1 | £55k |
| YOUNG MANCHESTER | 1 | £13k |
| ACTIVE IMPACT CIO | 1 | £9k |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE JESSIE SPENCER TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE DEAF ASSOCIATION
- NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DEAF SOCIETY
- ST JOHN'S DEAF COMMUNITY CENTRE
- THE LEEDS SOCIETY FOR DEAF AND BLIND PEOPLE
- ACTION DEAFNESS
- THE MANCHESTER DEAF CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION | £1.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE DEAF ASSOCIATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DEAF SOCIETY | £779k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S DEAF COMMUNITY CENTRE | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEDS SOCIETY FOR DEAF AND BLIND PEOPLE | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION DEAFNESS | £3.1m | in excess of £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |