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ACTION DEAFNESS

Registered charity 1163758 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ACTION DEAFNESS LIMITED · also registered in Scotland as SC050670 (OSCR)

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Latest income
£3.1m
Latest spending
£3.2m
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £173,378 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £1,701,141. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £186,863, which the trustees consider insufficient to meet their policy target of three to six months' expenditure, though they note reserves are starting to build back up. The trustees remain confident in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern despite the current deficit.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £90,001 - £100,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £70k)
“One employee had employee benefits in excess of £90,000 (2024: 0).” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“Over the past few years, due to the level of year end reserves (and in particular the pension liability), the level of reserves has been insufficient to maintain designated funds.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A related party of a trustee received remuneration for employment at the charity.
“During the year, a related party of a trustee received £3,363.72 (2024 £Nil) In remuneration for employment at the charity. This remuneration was paid at the market rate and was an arms length transaction.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £138
“The amount recognised is the net present value of the deficit reduction contributions payable under the agreement that relates to the deficit.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Duncan & Toplis Audit Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)

Total income
£3.1m
Total spending
£3.2m
Cost of raising funds
£8k
Reserves (reported)
£187k
Employees
104

Reported reserves equal ~0.7 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£3.1m£3.2m
30/09/2024£3.8m£2.7m
30/09/2023£3.3m£3.0m
30/09/2022£3.3m£3.3m
30/09/2021£4.5m£4.1m

Common questions

Is ACTION DEAFNESS financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £173,378 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £1,701,141. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £186,863, which the trustees consider insufficient to meet their policy target of three to six months' expenditure, though they note reserves are starting to build back up. The trustees remain confident in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern despite the current deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Duncan & Toplis Audit Limited.

What does the highest-paid employee of ACTION DEAFNESS earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band.