TORBAY AND DISTRICT DEAF SOCIETY
The main function a Social Club is to provide deaf members with a stable environment and served those, whos first language is British Sign Language. The club has a rich source of information for deaf, hearing impaired and hearing people. There is a link to local social services and the Church of England and pastoral care.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that for the year ended 31st March 2026, the charity reported an excess of income over expenditure of £7,392. Total income was £27,604, primarily driven by grants of £20,000 and donations of £3,211. The balance sheet shows total assets of £61,023, comprising cash and investments, with no disclosed liabilities or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“I recently paid IR and SM for goods and created a new excel file of what I have paid out.” — page 1
“He had found in his safeguarding papers there were errors which he had now changed.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/09/2021)
Trustees
- AMANDA JANE LACEY WHITTLE
- ANDREW KEITH FORD
- Carolyn Jayne Jones
- Chivonne Michelle Chapman
- Gemma Matthews
- Ian Roberts
- JONATHAN BROWN
- MARCUS JOHN WHITTLE
- MARGARET SHIRLEY FORD
- Mark Augustine Peel Mr
- NICHOLAS MALCOLM WATT DOLLAR
- Simon Matthews
- Stephen John Downie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £28k | £20k |
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £8k | £13k |
| 31/03/2023 | £903 | £6k |
| 31/03/2022 | £36k | £2k |
Common questions
Is TORBAY AND DISTRICT DEAF SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that for the year ended 31st March 2026, the charity reported an excess of income over expenditure of £7,392. Total income was £27,604, primarily driven by grants of £20,000 and donations of £3,211. The balance sheet shows total assets of £61,023, comprising cash and investments, with no disclosed liabilities or pension deficits. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by N Dollar.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2024 | £20k | Loneliness Mental Health and Warm shelter |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2018 | £10k | Kitchen Refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/08/2009 | £10k | Replacement of chair lifts |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/10/2005 | £5k | Renovation of sports hall |