EMPOWERING DEAF SOCIETY
Promoting the welfare of Deaf peopleProvide advice and training in all areas of education and employmentPromote the educational and social interests of Deaf peopleProvide support and advice for those accessing mainstream education and vocational training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is actively preparing to reapply for future funding as its major grants from the National Lottery Community Fund and Trust for London are approaching their end. The trustees report a commitment to diversifying income through social enterprise and grant funding to ensure the continuation of vital services.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- IONA GOSLING MA, PGCE
- Lilija Vasina
- Nandana Sinillkumar
- Ravishanthy Senthivel BA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £214k | £235k |
| 31/03/2024 | £283k | £267k |
| 31/03/2023 | £229k | £231k |
| 31/03/2022 | £194k | £158k |
| 31/03/2021 | £246k | £148k |
Common questions
Is EMPOWERING DEAF SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is actively preparing to reapply for future funding as its major grants from the National Lottery Community Fund and Trust for London are approaching their end. The trustees report a commitment to diversifying income through social enterprise and grant funding to ensure the continuation of vital services.
Who funds EMPOWERING DEAF SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EMPOWERING DEAF SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2024 | £96k | Towards extending advice for Deaf people by giving extra hours to welfare rights advisers, including related admin and venue costs. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London Authority | 06/09/2024 | £25k | Your voice - Your vote |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2024 | £20k | Deaf Gain |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2022 | £49k | Jubilee legacy for Deaf |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Empowering Deaf |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2021 | £449k | Deaf Can |
| Greater London Authority | 16/03/2021 | £9k | Community Led Action Grant |
| Greater London Authority | 01/11/2020 | £9k | Healthy Living Project |
| UK government | 14/08/2020 | £10k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 03/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 30/06/2020 | £13k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2020 | £10k | Deaf Women project |
| Greater London Authority | 01/05/2019 | £2k | Grant to Empowering Deaf Society |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2018 | £10k | EDS Social Events |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/12/2016 | £10k | Summer Street Party!&WinterFest! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2016 | £10k | community together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2015 | £10k | Deaf Positive Transitions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2010 | £10k | Deaf Dance Academy |