BSL CELEBRATION
BSL Celebration organises events that showcase and celebrate BSL with the public, including public BSL Fests that are open and free of charge to all, and other events that also show positive inclusive practices that enable deaf BSL signers and hearing non-signers to participate equally and fully in an event.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF BSL CELEBRATION IS THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG DEAF PEOPLE AND BSL SIGNERS WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF BEING DEAF OR A BSL SIGNER BY:1. PROVIDING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEAF PEOPLE, BSL SIGNERS AND HEARING NON-SIGNERS; AND2. RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING DEAF PEOPLE AND BSL SIGNERS, BOTH GENERALLY AND IN RELATION TO THEIR SOCIAL EXCLUSION.
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Barry Edward Avisonchair
- Kathleen Grehan
- Sammi Villabon
- Samuel George Egerton-Kemp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £19k | £32k |
| 30/06/2024 | £41k | £26k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/04/2024 | £20k | Southampton BSL Fest |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Southampton BSL Fest |