DEAF-INITELY WOMEN
Deaf-initely Women is an organisation that is governed and managed by deaf women, delivering services/activities for their peers. We aim to build their financial and emotional resilience.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £112,004 at the year end, which is above the minimum policy target of £91,833 but below the preferred target of £183,666. The charity reported a surplus for the year of £34,716 and total net assets of £253,829, with the trustees confirming the ability to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources for the period were £396,454 (2024: £477,684) which includes grarits of £355,315 (2024: £459,899).” — page 7
“As of 31 March 2025, the charity held unrestricted funds of £112,004 which results in a surplus above the minimum level required of £20,171 but £71,662 below the target level.”
“During the year the charity pald £3,987 (2024: £2,521) to Kingswell Support Services Ltd, a company solely owned by C Silo, a trustee, £500 relates to specialist tralning provided on behalf of the charity and was approved by the board of trustees. The rernaining £3,487 relates to the travel of personal assistants to support Ddeaf and Ddeafblind volunteers volunteering for the charity.” — page 24
“During the year the charity paid £190 (2024; Enil) to Signwell Ltd, a company solely owned by C Silo, a trustee. The payment was made for the provision of a BSL Interpreter.” — page 24
“During the year the charity pald £3,987 (2024: £2,521) to Kingswell Support Services Ltd, a company solely owned by C Silo, a trustee, £500 relates to specialist tralning provided on behalf of the charity and was approved by the board of trustees. The rernaining £3,487 relates to the travel of personal assistants to support Ddeaf and Ddeafblind volunteers volunteering for the charity.” — page 24
“During the year the charity paid £190 (2024; Enil) to Signwell Ltd, a company solely owned by C Silo, a trustee. The payment was made for the provision of a BSL Interpreter.” — page 24
Trustees
- Niki Johnsonchair
- Angela Guilfoyle
- Christine Ann Baxter
- Christine Jones
- Eleanor Davis
- Heather Woolford
- Joanna Downes
- Lucy Noble
- Sophia Firdous
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £396k | £362k |
| 31/01/2024 | £478k | £424k |
| 31/01/2023 | £338k | £320k |
| 31/01/2022 | £347k | £289k |
| 31/01/2021 | £256k | £133k |
Common questions
Is DEAF-INITELY WOMEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £112,004 at the year end, which is above the minimum policy target of £91,833 but below the preferred target of £183,666. The charity reported a surplus for the year of £34,716 and total net assets of £253,829, with the trustees confirming the ability to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DEAF-INITELY WOMEN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DEAF-INITELY WOMEN as a grant recipient include ROSA FUND, THE THOMAS WALL TRUST, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSA FUND | FY2022 | £43k | Women Thrive Fund |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £250 | Social outings for women with hearing loss. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/09/2025 | £20k | Deaf Women Connecting in Safe Spaces (DWCISS) |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| UK government | 24/03/2025 | £15k | Walking on the Wild side |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/11/2024 | £179k | "Deaf Gals go back in time across Derby/shire and Nottingham/shire" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2024 | £20k | Listen to me project |
| Sport England | 17/10/2019 | £9k | Deaf Women Can Do Sport Too |