DEAF EMPOWERING NETWORK
A Charity to serve the purpose who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing and those with hearing loss, especially those resident in the geographical area comprising Co. Durham, Tees Valley and North Yorks, by promoting the social and health welfare interests of such persons through the provision of services, facilities, resources, support and items that protect and improve their conditions of life
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated on a sound financial footing with total income rising to £959,878 from £710,895 in the prior year. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £343,624 were held at year-end, meeting the policy target of three months' core operating costs. The charity generated a net surplus of £139,806, resulting in total funds of £373,958.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board’s target level of free reserves is to hold at least three months’ core operating costs”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/04/2026)
Trustees
- Jill Brannan
- Kellie Wilson
- Raza Hussain
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £960k | £820k |
| 30/04/2024 | £711k | £653k |
| 30/04/2023 | £737k | £582k |
Common questions
Is DEAF EMPOWERING NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated on a sound financial footing with total income rising to £959,878 from £710,895 in the prior year. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £343,624 were held at year-end, meeting the policy target of three months' core operating costs. The charity generated a net surplus of £139,806, resulting in total funds of £373,958. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2023 | £10k | The Next Step |