DECIBELS
Decibels is a UK-arts-based organisation committed to widening access, opportunity and participation so that deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people can thrive and be heard.We believe in a world where deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people should be able to engage fully with the arts, culture and wider society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is entitled to audit exemption under the small companies regime. The document discloses no independent audit or examination report, and the balance sheet shows cash assets equal to current liabilities, resulting in zero net current assets.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary income — donations 3,148 - 3,148 11,754”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/03/2024)
Trustees
- Ross Grantchair
- Kenneth Carter
- Rosie Axon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £16k |
| 31/03/2024 | £47k | £19k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £16k |
| 31/03/2022 | £33k | £18k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £15k |
Common questions
Is DECIBELS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is entitled to audit exemption under the small companies regime. The document discloses no independent audit or examination report, and the balance sheet shows cash assets equal to current liabilities, resulting in zero net current assets.
Who funds DECIBELS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DECIBELS as a grant recipient include THE PIERREPONT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2023 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2020 | £10k | Listen to Me! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2011 | £8k | Kidzaloud |