CHESHIRE DEAF SOCIETY
Latest income
£2.8m
Latest spending
£2.7m
Registered
1977
Accounts read
FY2026
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £74,443 for the year ended 30 March 2026, with free reserves standing at £1,925,763. However, the trustees' report notes that the budget for the following financial year shows a projected deficit of £155,547 due to inflationary pressures and increased payroll costs.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to Mrs L Birtles, daughter of trustee Mr P Morley.
“Remuneration of £23,351 (2025 - £25,143) was paid to Mrs L Birtles, who is daughter of the trustee Mr P Morley. The remuneration was paid to carry out her role on behalf of the Training Service.” — page 33
“Remuneration of £19,143 (2025 - £14,639) was paid to Ms A Pane, who is daughter of the trustee Mr D Pane. The remuneration was paid to carry out her role as BSL Tutor.” — page 33
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to Ms A Pane, daughter of trustee Mr D Pane.
“Remuneration of £23,351 (2025 - £25,143) was paid to Mrs L Birtles, who is daughter of the trustee Mr P Morley. The remuneration was paid to carry out her role on behalf of the Training Service.” — page 33
“Remuneration of £19,143 (2025 - £14,639) was paid to Ms A Pane, who is daughter of the trustee Mr D Pane. The remuneration was paid to carry out her role as BSL Tutor.” — page 33
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to P Craige, mother of trustee T Lonergan.
“Remuneration of £23,351 (2025 - £25,143) was paid to Mrs L Birtles, who is daughter of the trustee Mr P Morley. The remuneration was paid to carry out her role on behalf of the Training Service.” — page 33
“Remuneration of £19,143 (2025 - £14,639) was paid to Ms A Pane, who is daughter of the trustee Mr D Pane. The remuneration was paid to carry out her role as BSL Tutor.” — page 33
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation received from Positive Hearing LLP, a partnership in which the charity is a member.
“Remuneration of £23,351 (2025 - £25,143) was paid to Mrs L Birtles, who is daughter of the trustee Mr P Morley. The remuneration was paid to carry out her role on behalf of the Training Service.” — page 33
“Remuneration of £19,143 (2025 - £14,639) was paid to Ms A Pane, who is daughter of the trustee Mr D Pane. The remuneration was paid to carry out her role as BSL Tutor.” — page 33
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: DSN Cymru Limited
“DSN has a wholly owned subsidiary company, DSN Cymru, which is currently dormant.” — page 11
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Total income
£2.8m
Total spending
£2.7m
Reserves (reported)
£3.3m
Employees
83
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Deafness Support Network: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/01/2017)
Trustees
- Dave Fardoechair
- Damian Ball
- David Bingle
- David Pane
- James Mander
- PETER DAVID MORLEY
- Tina Lonergan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £2.8m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2025 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.3m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.4m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is CHESHIRE DEAF SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £74,443 for the year ended 30 March 2026, with free reserves standing at £1,925,763. However, the trustees' report notes that the budget for the following financial year shows a projected deficit of £155,547 due to inflationary pressures and increased payroll costs. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Murray Smith LLP.