DEAFCONNEcr
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Company No: 06423466
Charlty No: 1124196

DEAFCONNECT
(A company limited by guarantee)
Contents
Page
Legal and administrative information
Report of the Directors and Trustees
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities {Includlng Income and Expense Account)
Statement of financial position
Notes to the financlal statements
9-14

DEAFCONNEcr
(A company limited by guarantee)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS
Charity Name
Deafconnect
Charity Reglstratlon Number
1124196
Company Registratlon Number
06423466
Reglstered Office
Spencer Dallington Community Centre
Tintern Avenue
Northampton
NN5 7BZ
Board of Trustees
The directors who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows:
Claire Gogerty {Chair}
Mark Symmonds
Jack Knowles
Julie White-Fasulo- (Resigned 23/04120241
Anthony Williams
Christine Gallagher
Rhiannon Beswick
Chlef Executlve Officer
Jenni Dawkins
Independent Examlner
Lorraine Scullion MAAT
17 Peregrine Place
East Hunsbury
Northampton NN4 OSL
Bankers
National Westminster 83nk plc
The Drapery Branch, 41 The Drapery
Northampton, NNI 2EY

DEAFCONNEcr
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT OF THE DIREcfoRS AND TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The directors, who are also trustees for the purposes of charitable law, present their report along with the
financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
Deafconnect is registered with the Charity Commission under number 1124196. The charity was
incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 9 November 2007. The charitable company is governed
by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Appolntment, Inductlon. and tralnlng of new trustees
The board of Deafconnect comprises not less than four and not more than ten directors. At each AGM one
thlrd of the trustees lor if there is not a multiple of three the number nearest to one third) retire by
rotation. At thls yeaff s AGM, Jack Knowles and Mark Symmonds will retlre and hopefully both will offer
themselves for reappointment. Directors are appointed to the board based on an assessment of skills
required to provide the strategic direction of the charitable company. As well as a general induction to the
charitable company, newly appointed directors receive an induction in line with thelr individual
requirements.
Organlsatlonal strurture
The directors delegate operational responsibllity for the organisation to the Chief Executlve Offlcer through
an agreed work plan.
Rlsk management revlew
The Directors monitor risks to which the organisation is exposed, and mitigation is part of the organisation's
work plan.
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES
In shaping the charitable company's objectives for the period and planning its actlvities the D1￿ctOrS have
considered the Charity Commission's 8uidance on public benefit.
The object of the charity is to support and empower Deaf and hearing impaired in the counties of England
together with their Carers, dependents, and families.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commisslon's general guidance on public benefit
when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the directors
consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

DEAFCONNECT
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Deafconnect services continue to be stretched beyond capacity most of the time. We continue to feel the
effect5 of the pandemic plus the subsequent cost of living crisis. This in turn has had a knock-on effect with
regards to applications for funding, but this is the same for many small charities currently.
We secured a Children In Need grant for a specific project around making the NHS more Deaf Aware and
accessible for Deaf people which ends 31, March 2024.
In 2022 Northampton North and Northampton West councils granted us a two-year contract for seNices
until the end of March 2024. The children's trust granted a year long contract for service5 until March 2023
which was extended to October 2024. Deafconnect continues to be the only Charity in Northamptonshire to
offer support to Deaf and Hard of Hearin8 people of all ages.
We continue to offer Children's Services which we are in the process of seeking funding for.
The Trustees remain committed to providing servlces to deaf and hard of hearin8 people and recognise the
needs to balance sensible investment to allow the organisation to function efficiently, whilst preserving
sufficient funds to allow the charity to meet its charitable aims in the future.
The strategy of self-sustainability remains, with the organisation seekin8 appropriate development
opportunities, but realistically this strate8y will time take to implement.
Prlnclpal fundlng sources
Deafconnect would like to thank the following for their financlal support by means of grants or donations
throughout this fiscal year: The national lottery community fund, Awards for all, Queens Institute,
Northamptonshire Sport, Northamptonshire Children's trust, Compton fund, and Northamptonshire
councils. Organisations who supported us in other ways include Denton Vlllage Hall Committee,
V.l.N.,Sense, Mowers Ark, neighbourly (Lidl, Aldi and marks and Spencer) Foodiverse (Tescol and all our
other volunteers.
Principal funding sources are shown at note 5, 6 and 7.
Investment policy
The investment policy is to ensure that long term capital appreciation exceeds inflation by placing funds in
low to medium risk investments. The equity losses for restricted and unrestricted funds suffered in the
previous year have been partly reversed in the current year.

DEAFCONNEcr
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Reserves policv
The policy calls for unrestricted funds to equal or exceed 6 months budgeted expenditure. The policy is
currently being adhered to.
The charity has a number of restricted funds. These are analysed in detail in note 16. These are donations
where the donor has specified the purpose for which the money can be spent. At the 31 March 2024
restricted funds were £128,708.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The strategy. of self-sustainability continues and income from Interpretlng, Room hires income at Spencer
Dallin8ton Community Centre, BSL classes and Deaf Awareness Training continues to support our seniices.
The current economic climate is not easy for charities, but we continue to look at different and innovative
ways to bring in Income. We are doing the background work ready to launch a Legacy Campaign and have
plans to update and relaunch our publicity material with a less clinical look to appeal to the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing Community. This will include updates to our Spencer Dallington Room Hire publicity too. The
relaunch is predicted for January 2025.

DEAFCONNECT
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Com
an
ecial
rovislon
The report of the Directors has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies
Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Company law requires the member5 of the Board of Director5 to prepare financial statements for each
financial year. which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the Company and of the income
and expenditure of the Company for that period. In preparing these financial statements the members of
the board are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Make adjustments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the Company will continue its activitie5
The members of the board are responsible for maintaining proper accountlng records that dlsclose wlth
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that
the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, They have a general responsibility for taking
such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the Company and to prevent and
detect fraud and other irre8ulariLies.
The Report was approved on 25 November 2024 by the Board of Directors land Trustees) and signed on
their behalf.
Claire Gogerty
Chair

Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of:
DEAFCONNECT
Registered Charlty Number: 1124196
I report on the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on
the attached pages 7 to 14
Page 6
Respective responsibllitles of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required
for this year under section 144 {21 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is
needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible
for independent examinatlon, it is my responsibility to:
> Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act:
> Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under section 14515){b} of the 2011 Act.
> State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examinerfs statement
My examination was carried out in accordance wlth general directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures of the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concernin8 any such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequently no opinion Is given as to whether the accounts present a
"true and falr vieW' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examlnerfs Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements:
> To keep accountin8 records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Att 2006;
and
> To prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirement5 of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting bv
Charities.
have not been met; or
2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Lorraine Scullion MAAT
12, December 2024

DEAF CONNECT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Page 7
STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
Notes
Unrestricted Restrlcted
2024
2024
Total JnrestrictecRgStricted
2024
2023
2023
Income from..
Donations and legacies
Investment income
Charitable aGtivitl8S
Other
Total Income
1,613
106, 722
211,297 141,860
1,613
106,722
353, 157
13,991
6, 724
784, 799
725
77.990
379,632 747,860
461,492
205,574
78,715
Expandlture on..
Raising Funds
Charitable aGtivities
Other
Total Expendlture
284,033
74, 137
358,170
250,029
68, 532
284,033
74,737
358, 170
250, 029
68, 532
Not Income/(expenditure)
Transfer between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses).'
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Net Gains/(Ioss88) on investments
35,599
67,723
73,850 (13.850)
103,322 (44,515)
70,183
70,675 (10,675)
(79,826)
(79,826)
(8,373)
Net Movement In funds
30,377
53,873
23,496
42,273
492
ReGonciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward Isl April 2023
231,065
74,835
305,900
273,278
75,327
Total funds carrled fornard 31 March 2024
200.688 128, 708
329,396
231,065
74, 835
All income and expenditure derived from Gontinuing activities.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and loss&s recognised during the year.

DEAF CONNECT
Page 8
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET AS A T 31st March 2024
Com
an
Number.. 05396874
Notes
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total JnrestrictecRestricted
2024
2023
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
Investments
2, 782
759,442
2, 782
759,442
5, 562
239,268
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
63, 256
20,622
128, 708
42.634 128,708
63,256
108,086
171,342
37,652
47,727
(10,069)
77,184
77,184
Creditors
Amounts falling due
within one year
4,170
(4, 170)
4,170
(4, 170)
3,696
2,349
(3, 696) (2,349)
Net Gurrent Assets
38.464 128,708
167,172
73,765
74,835
Net assèts1(Ilabllltles)
200,688 128, 708
329,396 231,065
74,835
Charlty Funds
Unrnstrlctod Rostrlcteo Total
Unrostrlcte Rgstrlcted
Unrestricted funds
Restricted
200,688
200,688 231, 065
t28,708
329,396
qo
128, 708
200,688 128,708
74,835
74.8,1,5
2,3 i. n6,5
For the year &ndlng 31st March 2024, the company was onli118d Io 8xempllon from audll under
$8clion 477 of the Comp8ni8s Acl 2006,
The dlrectors acknowledge their r&sponslbllili6s for..
fi) the members havé not required the company to obtaln &n 8udil of ils 8ccounls for th8
year in question in acGordance wlth secllon 476.
(ii) the directors acknowledge their r8sponsibililies for complying with rgquir&menls ol
tho AGI with respgct to acGounting r8cords and the pr8par8lion of 8cGounls.
(iii) these accounts hav8 been pr8p8red in accordanco with the provlsions applicable 10
ompanies subject lo the small companies'regim8.
The 8ccounls have been prepar8d in accordance with the special provisions relating lo small
companies within the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by the trustees at a committee meeting held on 25th November 2024 and signed on their
behalf by..
Claire Gogerty
Chair
rhe notes on Pages 9 to Page 14 form part of these financial statements.

DEAF CONNECT
(A Company Lin7ited by Guarantee)
Page 9
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st March 2024
Accounting Policies
The financial slalements have been prepared under the hislorical cost convention.
The financial statements have been prepared in accorclance with the Statement of Recommended
Praclice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities" and SORP (FRS 702) issued in January 2019,
and applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011
Fom7at
The company has taken advantage of the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and presented an
income and expenditure account in the form of a Statement of Financial Activities on the grounds
that it enables the financial statements lo show a true and fair view of the result for the year.
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestrlcl&d funds which are availablg for use at the discretion of the trustees
in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity which have not been designated for olher
purposes.
Designated funds comprise unr8Stricted funds that have been sel aside by the trustges for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each designated funds is set out in the notes to the financial
statem6nts. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with spocific restrictions
imposed by the donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes,
Incomlng resource$
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when tha charity is legally entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantifi8d with reasonable acGuracy. Grants ar& brought into account on a
recelvable basis.
Doferred incorne rgpresents amounts received for fulurg periods and Is released to incoming
resources in the period for which it has been rac8ived.
Resources expended
All expenditure is accounled for on an accruals basls and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs relat8d to the category, Expenditure is stated inclusive of value added tax.
Tangible fixed assets and depreclatlon
All assets over £500 are capitalised. The cost less the estimated residual value of furniture and
equipment is written off on a straight line basis.
Intanglble Income
Intangible incorne, in the form of donated facilities and voluntary help etc., is not included in the
financial stalements since it is not oonsidered practicable to quantify such income.
Resernes
The current reserve policy is to maintain sufficient cash flow for known commitments, and the
replacement of certain assets. Not all gr&nls/cours& income are received at the beginning of the
financial others are received in arrears.
Risk
The direclors/trustees do not believe the organisation is subject to any substantial risk beyond
those disclosed in the Annual Report and Accounts.
The organisalion has employer and public liability insurance to protect il in the case of a claim.

DEAF CONNECT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Page 10
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
2024
2Q24
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Jnrestricted Restri¢tgd
Funds
Funds
2023
l Donations and Legacies
General Donations
Legacies
7,673
1,613
73,997
725
1.613
1,613
13,991
725
2 Charitable Activities
Grants..
Children in Need
NNC Prevention Grant
ESF Job Club
50+
NNC COVID R&li6f
Big Lottery HOH
NNC - Discretionary Grant
Councillor Community Fund
Magic Little Grant
HMRC Furlough
Northamplonshire Sport
NCF - Compton Fund
NCF - Winter Wellbeing Fund
Hans Rausing
The Percy Billon Charily
NCF - Queens Institute Reli8f Fund
NCF - CeGiI Pettit Fund
NCF - Nptonshire Federation of Disability Sport
37,242
37,242
37.800
4, 138
37,800
37,800
1,597
7,597
520
103,978
103,978
58,342
4,880
700
700
2,772
500
1.600
4,298
5,000
1,000
7,000
Other..
Interpreting Fees
Training Course Fees
PA Support
SD Room Hire
Voiceability
Fundraising
Other Income
79, 183
8, 744
49,570
27,233
79,183
8,744
49,570
27,233
72,571
10,062
23, 859
28, 023
1,644
5, 526
211,297 141,860
7,644
5,526
353,157
2,122
4,962
184, 799
77,990

DEAF CONNECT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Page 11
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
2024
2024
Unrestrlcted Restrl¢ted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
2023
Jnrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
3 Charitable activities
Employment costs
DBS Checks
Adult Servics
Adult trading, BSL & Int&rprelers Group
Childrens Services
Fundraising
Publicity/Advgrtising
Depreci8tion
Motor and travel expenses
Printing, poslage and stationery
Telephone
Pr8mises costs
Training
AcGounting and Professional Fg8S
Insurance
Independent Examination
Interpreter Fees
Offlce Costs
Other Costs
160,079
303
2,393
2,817
2,569
385
373
2,781
1,859
250
72,443
10,824
465
5,449
3,568
1,150
63,737
7U,YYO
1,818
284,033
63,095
223,174
303
4,041
2,817
4,376
385
1,050
2, 781
1,897
2,250
12,443
11,524
669
5,449
3, 568
1,150
66, 682
ICI,917
2,826
358, 170
140,642
404
1,760
1,385
544
7,189
65
3,040
1,498
7,288
12,952
16,980
1, 720
4,983
3,305
1,316
42,190
73,UbU
2,318
250,029
30,420
1,648
6,564
1,747
6,335
737
7,573
32
2,000
20
280
700
204
12,635
500
2,957
7b
1,008
74,137
70,250
Ib
68,532
2024
2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
2023
Jnrestrlcted Restricted
Funds
Funds
4 Trustees and Employment costs
Gross salaries
Employer N I
Employer pension
SMP ReGovered
150,483
7,279
3,300
7,043
160,019
60,997
1,631
467
211,480
8,910
3, 767
1,043
223, 114
133,830
4,358
2,454
29,088
953
379
63,095
740,642
30,420
There is no employee being paid in excess of £60, 000 per annum.
Th8 average nun7ber of employees during the year was.. 73 (2023.. 13)
During the year trustee received £nil in remuneration. (2021.'£nil)
The total expenditure reimbursed to Iruslees amounted to £nil. (2023.'£nil)
Remuneration paid to K6y fvlanagement Personnel in the year £44, 827

DEAF CONNEGT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Pagg 12
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Total
2024
Total
2023
5 Flxed Assots
Furniture Furniture
& Equip
& Equip
24,655
16,374
8,347
24,655
Cost
Add.. additions during the year
24,655
DepreGlatlon
At 7 April 2023
Charge in year
At 31 March 2024
19,093
2, 780
27,873
16,053
3,040
19,093
Net Book Value
Al 31 March 2024
2, 782
At 37 March 2023
5, 562
6 Flxed Asset Investments
Quoted
Quoted
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Total
2024
Market Value as al l April 2023
Disposals
Nel loss/gain on revaluation
239,268
(700, 000)
20,174
239,268
(100, 000)
20,774
Market value as at 31 March 2024
159,442
159.442
2024
2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2024
Total
2023
2023
JnrestrictecRestricted
7 Debtors
rrade Debtors
Other Debtors
Pre-paid
61,558
67,558
36,377
175
1,760
37,652
1,698
63, 256
1,698
63,256
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Total
2023
2023
Jnrestrictec Restricted
8 Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
Irade Creditors
Others
Accruals and deferred income
Social security and other taxation
(2,689)
(99)
(1,382)
(2, 689)
(99)
(7, 382)
(2,442)
(254) (2, 349)
(t,oooJ
4,170
4,170
3,696
2,349

DEAF CONNECT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Page 13
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
9 Pensions and other post-retirement benefits
Defined contributlon plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation lo defined contribution plans was
£3, 767 (2023.'£2833)
Openlng Movement Movement Transfer
Balance
Out
Between
2023
Funds
Closing
Balanco
2024
10 Unrestrlcted Rese￿e$
Unrestricted General Reserves
Designat8d - Development Fund
Designated - IT
81,065 319,632 (363,859)
150, 000
13,850
50, 688
150,000
231,065 319,632
363,859
13,850 200,688
Openlng Movement Movement Transfer
BalanGe
Out
Between
2023
Funds
Closlng
Balance
2024
11 Restricted Funds
Children in Need
Big Lottery
Councillor Community Fund
1,024
37,242
73,811 703,918
700
74,835 141,860
(37, 996)
(2, 070)
4,200
(41, 441) (11, 780) 124, 508
700
74.137
13.850
128, 708
Chlldren in Need - Funds are provided towards providino support to Ghildren and families
Big Lottery - fowards Hard of Hearing Support Services
Councillor Community Fund - Towards th6 cost of lighting in the Kitchen
12 Comparatlve Funds..
Openlng Movement Movement Transfer
Balance
In
Out
Between
2022
Funds
Closlng
Balance
2023
Comparative Unrestrlcted Reserves
Unrestricted Gengral Reserves
Dgsignated - Development Fund
Designated - IT
120,635 205,514
750, 000
2,643
273,278 205,514
(255, 759)
10,675
81,065
150,000
2,643
258,402
10,675 231,065

DEAF CONNECT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Page 14
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Opening Movement Movement Transfer
Balance
In
Out
Between
2022
Funds
Closing
Balance
2023
Comparative Restricted Funds
Children in Need
NCF - Queens Institute Relief Fund
NCF - Wellbeing 50+
Big Lottery
Arnold Clark
A wards 4 All- 50+
NCF - Npton Federation of Disability
Councillor Community Fund
Magic Little Grant
NCF - Compton Fund
Northamptonshire Sport
NCF - Cecil Pettit Fund
The Percy Bilton Charity
J.A.M Hglping Out
4,138
5,000
{3, 114)
(5, 000)
(5, 730)
(32,024) (17, 184)
fi,000)
(7,855)
(1,000)
(2,112)
(500)
(3, 350)
(2, 824)
(5, 000)
(4, 298)
725
68,532
7,024
5, 730
58,677
58,342
1,000
73,817
1,346
509
1,000
2,772
500
3, 350
1,224
5,000
1,600
4,298
725
78,715
75,327
10,675
74,835
Children in Need - Funds are provided towards providing support lo children and families
NCF - Queens Institute Relief Fund - To provide support for deaf and hard of hearing people who use BSL as
thèir main communication
NCF - W8llbeing - To provide wellbeing support to 50+ British Sign Language Group
Big Lottery - Towards Hard of Hearing Support Services
Arnold Clark - fowards Interpreter fees
Awards 4 AII 50+ - fowards activit18s for the 50+ Group
NCF - Npton F8deration of Disability - Toward the deaf and hard of hearing support group
Councillor Community Fund - Towards the cost of Kitchen Refurbishment
Magic Little Grant - Towards the cost of Kitchon Refurbishment
Neighbourly - Purchase of 8 fridge lo support the community food table and café.
NCF - Compton Fund - Childrens Theatre Project
Northamplonshire Sport - To support the establishment of a new sports club
NCF - Cecil Petlit Fund - Tovvards the cost of a new kitchen for th8 centr8
The Percy Bilton Charity - Towards the cost of Kitchen Refurbishment
J.A.M Helping Out - Towards the cost of new blinds
13 Operating lease commitments
Financial commitments under no-cancellable operating leases will result in the following payments falling due
in the next financial year.
2024
2023
Land and buildings..
Not later than l year
Later than l year and not later than 5 years
Later than 5 years
240
960
4,320
240
960
4,320
q4 Ultimate Controlling Party
The charitable company is under the ullimate control of ils Iruslees, who are also the
directors, and whose names are shown at the front of the financial statements.