DEAFKIDZ INTERNATIONAL
Our worldwide work is encompassed in four key themes:rights, learning & livelihoods, technology and wellbeing. Our programmes cross fertilise across these themes, making them unique, different and deaf child led. We work with the parents of deaf children;their brothers,sisters and extended families. We work with and support local partners; indigenous led agencies, schools or informal groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £65,104 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £139,429. However, the filing notes a continuing strong liquidity position with cash balances of £269,717, representing 82% of net assets, and confirms the trustees consider the charity to be a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“DeafKidz International has a reserves policy which aims to hold a minimum of £60,000, or 3 months running costs whichever is the greater, in unrestricted reserves. Currently, 3 months running costs would equate to approximately £134,987.” — page 8
“During the year the charity made grants to DKI SA totalling £136,724 (2024: £nil), and received income from DKI SA totalling £782 (2024: £nil). At the year end, a balance of £10,641 (2024: £nil) was owed from DKI SA to the charity.” — page 27
Funders the charity credits
- Advanta Foundation
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/10/2021)
Trustees
- STEVE CRUMPchair
- Andrew Paul Dewey
- Claudette Alexandra Malone
- Craig Andrew Wyn Crowley MBE
- Gary Mark Anderson
- Jane Ellen Holden
- John Arthur Price
- Rabia Gungor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £464k | £530k |
| 31/03/2024 | £567k | £429k |
| 31/03/2023 | £406k | £562k |
| 31/03/2022 | £582k | £649k |
| 31/03/2021 | £694k | £548k |
Common questions
Is DEAFKIDZ INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £65,104 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £139,429. However, the filing notes a continuing strong liquidity position with cash balances of £269,717, representing 82% of net assets, and confirms the trustees consider the charity to be a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DEAFKIDZ INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DEAFKIDZ INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2026 | £3k |