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
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION ("THE OBJECT") IS TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE OF PERSONS WITH ALL LEVELS OF HEARING LOSS OR HEARING RELATED PROBLEMS ("CLIENTS"). THE ASSOCIATION (ACTING THROUGH ITS BOARD) SHALL HAVE PARTICULAR REGARD TO THE RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CLIENTS WHO ARE OF THE JEWISH FAITH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £19,979 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to a £67,614 investment gain being offset by higher expenditure than income from charitable activities. However, excluding non-cash depreciation and amortisation charges, the charity recorded a modest operating surplus of approximately £9,794. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £876,497, which is above the trustees' stated prudent policy target of £500,000.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments at a rate in the band of £80,001-£90,000 during the year.” — page 31
“One employee received emoluments at a rate in the band of £80,001-£90,000 during the year.” — page 31
“The Trustees consider maintaining a reserve balance of £500,000 (being approximately 6 months’ worth of expenditure) to be prudent.” — page 18
“One charity trustee received payment of £10,384 (2024:10,054) for professional services supplied to the charity.”
“During the year, the charity incurred professional fees of £10,384 (2024: £10,054) from M Goldberg, a trustee.” — page 33
“During the year, the charity received total donations of £7,250 (2024:22,300) from the trustees.” — page 33
“During the year, the charity incurred professional fees of £10,384 (2024: £10,054) from M Goldberg, a trustee.” — page 33
“During the year, the charity received total donations of £7,250 (2024:22,300) from the trustees.” — page 33
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 30
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£90,001–£100,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£90,001–£100,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 50
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£80,001–£90,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
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 31/12/2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £992k | £987k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £910k |
| 31/12/2021 | £737k | £746k |
Common questions
Is THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £19,979 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to a £67,614 investment gain being offset by higher expenditure than income from charitable activities. However, excluding non-cash depreciation and amortisation charges, the charity recorded a modest operating surplus of approximately £9,794. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £876,497, which is above the trustees' stated prudent policy target of £500,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2025 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 MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, THE SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING FOUNDATION, 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 | Corporate Accounting |
| 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 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2013 | £294k | JDA Day Centre and Support Services |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £405k |
| BARNWOOD TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £112k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| DAVID PEARLMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £57k |
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | 1 | £55k |
| ROYALHEATH CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £53k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £38k |
Charities like this
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE DEAF ASSOCIATION
- SERVICE TO THE AGED
- BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION
- THE FAMILY CENTRE (DEAF CHILDREN)
- YOUNG DEAF ACTIVITIES
- BRADFORD DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEWISH DEAF ASSOCIATION | £1.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE DEAF ASSOCIATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERVICE TO THE AGED | £5.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION | £2.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FAMILY CENTRE (DEAF CHILDREN) | £140k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG DEAF ACTIVITIES | £30k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |