# THE DORSET DEAF CHILDRENS SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1018464
- **Other names:** NATIONAL DEAF CHILDREN'S SOCIETY DORSET REGION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** March 11, 1993
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1018464


## Contact

- **Address:** Strategic Solutions Financial Services, 1-3 Alum Chine Road, BOURNEMOUTH
- **Postcode:** BH4 8DT
- **Phone:** 01202769890
- **Email:** info@dorsetdcs.co.uk
- **Website:** www.dorsetdcs.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO FURTHER IN EVERY WAY ALLOWED BY LAW THE EDUCATION AND RELIEF OF DEAF CHILDREN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE,RELIGION,CREED,DISABILITY,SEX OR FAMILY CIRCUSTANCES.

**Activities:** The Society provides grants and equipment to the County Service for Hearing Impaired Children, schools, hospitals and individuals; we also organise outings and events for the children and their families.  Additionally it provides an information service for parents to enable them to make the best choices for their children.For more info visit our website - www.dorsetdcs.co.uk

**Area of benefit:** DORSET




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Dorset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £11553 | £12465 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £15703 | £17525 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £9432 | £11678 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £8346 | £10415 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £12799 | £4478 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Kevin Forbes** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 1, 2016
- JO RIDOUT
- Judith Morris — appointed Jan. 1, 2016
- Julie Dawn Hansford — appointed Jan. 16, 2023
- Juliet Viney — appointed Oct. 15, 2022
- KATIE BRAY — appointed Oct. 14, 2012
- Katie Allan — appointed Dec. 1, 2022
- Kyle Bailey — appointed July 22, 2025
- Leanne Witheford — appointed July 22, 2025
- Madeline Forbes — appointed Sept. 19, 2023
- Pat Saunders — appointed Oct. 13, 2018
- SHIRLEY SORBIE — appointed July 12, 1992