DEAF WORLD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
37 MARCH 2025
CHARITY COMMISSION NO 1127458
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DEAF WORLD
CONTENTS OF flNANCIAL StATEMEPIIS
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Truslee's AnThJal RepcKI
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Chority Repc¥l
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Independent Exominer5 Rep(xF
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Slalement of FiThJncial Activities
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stalem8nt of A&5ets & ￿atH￿￿.￿s
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Notes to Ihe Accounls
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tjetailed Statement of FiTh]ncial Acfvities

OEAFWORLD
TRUSIEE'S ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
CHARIry NAME:
DEAF WORLD
REGISTERED CHARIJY NUMBER=
1127458
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR BEGINNING:
151 Awl XY24
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING:
31st March ￿25
CHARITY'S PRINCIPAL ADDRESS:
SUMMERRELD COMMUNITY CENTRE
WINSON GREEN ROAD
BIRMNGHAM
West ￿10ndS
B184EJ
NAME OF THE CHARrrY TRiISTEE'S:
MR M I BHAn]
MRZAKAZI
MR A KHAN
The Iru5tees pre5enl their report with Ihe finoncial stotements ol the
chorily lor the yeor ended 31 March ZY25. Ihe frustees hove adopted the
provi%ions ol Accounting ond RepcKting by Chorihes- Statemenl of
Recornmended Pract￿e appltcable ta charitEs prepartng ttwr accounts
in occordonce wth the ffinanc￿l Repcwting 5tondord appScoble in the UK
STRUCTURE, COVERNANCE AND AIANAGEMENr
Gove¥ning docvmenl
The chority 55 controlled by its goveming docurTEnt. o deed of Iwsl. and
conslitutes an uninCC￿OTOted ch¢yity.
OJJECTIVES AND AcnvmES
ObjeclT¥es ond aims
To acl 05 0 r￿ourCe for deaf ond hord of heariro ycxjng peoF4e behmeen
the oges ol I l ond 25 by providing advice ond osystonce ond cxgoni%ing
progrommes ol physicol educotion ond osher activitie5 as a rneans ol
advancirig in lrfe ond heltxng young people by developing theff skills.
capocities and copobilities to enoble Ihefn to porticipate in society a5
independent. rnotwe and responyble indrvvJvots.- advoncing education
relieNqng unemploymenl providing recreatK)nal ond ￿ls￿e in the interesls
ol social wellaTe lor people Imng in the oreo of benefit who hcve need
tiy reason ol their youth oge infirmity (K disobility. poverty (x sociol and
economic circumstances wlh a view to impTowng the condition of life of
such persons.
51GNATURE..
DATED-
04lioizS
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DEAF WORLD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT ON IHE ACCOUN15
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Independent exominer's reptht lo the Ifuslees of DEAF WORLD
I report lo the chorily Iruslees orl my extsminoli>n ol the occwnts of Ihe DEAF
WORLD Ilhe Twstl for yeoi erKled 31 March 3Y25.
Re5pon$ibilllies and bosls ol rewt
As the chority Iru5tees of the Trust you ore ￿spOnSI)le for the wewotton ol the
occounts in accordance wtlh the requirements of the Choritie5 Act 2011 I'the
Act'i.
I rep(Ytr in r8specl ol my examnalion of the Tw5Y5 accounls caNied out under
section 145 of the Act ond in cartyi￿ out my examinatK>n I have fotbwed all
applicable Directions given by the Chority Commi59on undersechon 14515llbl
ol Ihe Act.
Indèpendènl èxomin*'s sl<rtement
I hove completed my exomiTration. I confmi ttKJt no Material m(rt1&5 have
COTne lo my attention in connection with the exomincrtK)n gFVWU me cause lo
believe thot in ony moleriol respec1=
l Accounting records were not kepl in respect of fhe Tw5t 05 reqtxed by
seclK>n 130 of Ihe Act." cx
2. The accounts do not accord wtlh those records: (
3. The accoun15 do not compty knqth the appficoUe requirements concerning
the fofm and content of occovnt5 set out in the Charities
Acc¢)vnts ond
Report51 Regulations 21K18 other than ony requwemenl tho
the accounts give a
true ond foir wew which Is not o matter considered os port ol on independent
examinotion.
I conlim mat mere (xe no other rrntters lo wh￿h attention 5hotAd be
drawn lo enoble a proper undetslanding of the occounls to be reached.
5habir N
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Shobw Nawab & Co Accountonts
I I Pothond Road
Edgb05ton
Birminghom
B169HN
DATED..
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DEAF WORID
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcTrvmES
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
NOTES
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
DONATIONS and LEGACIES
Unre5fricted Funds
Restricted Funds
8,235
77.267
218.334
TOTAL INCOMING RESOiIRCES
85.502
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Roising Fund5
Charitable Expen58S
Support Cost5
Govemance Costs
2.118
90.936
5.586
44.262
50.718
1.361
24.452
142902
77.843
NE[ (outCOMING) I INCOMING RESOURCES FOR IHE YEAR
79.982
1.659
Fund Bolonce carried lorward
79.982
7.659
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DEAF WORLD
STATEMENT OF ASSEts & itABILmES
YEAR ENDED 37ST MARCH 2025
NOTES
FIXED ASSETS
Tcngible assets
7.860
CURRENT ASSETS
Debt￿£
Cosh ot Bonk
Cosh in Hond
Pre Paymen15
3.(fJ5
140.4x1
262
3.(X)5
58.232
262
NET CURREN[ ASSErs
743,717
61.498
CURRENT LIABILMES
Credilor>Expense5
9.378
6.818
NE[ CURREN7 LIABILMES
9.378
6.818
NET ASSEIS
142.199
54.6PA)
FUNDS
142.199
54.681
142,199
54.681
Approved by the Boctrd ol Trvslees on C
OL ond stgned on its beholl by
TRusree
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DEAF WORLD
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I ACcOu￿ANCy POLICIES
Basi$ of preporing the finandal slolements
The finonciol stotemenls ol the c￿OnlY. which is o pU￿1C benefit enh.ty undei FRS IU2. hove
been prepoTed in occordance with the Chorities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting ond
Reporting by Charitie5- Statemenl of Recommended Practice opplKoble lo chorilies
preporing their occounls in oceordonce wth fhe Fin0nc￿l RepcKling Standord applicoble
in the UK ond Repubbc ol Ireland IFRS 1 tr21 lellective l January 20151.. Finoncial Reporting
standard 102 Yhe FinoncK21 Rep(rt2ng Stondcvd opp￿C￿t￿e in the UK ond Repubk ol
Irdond, and the Charitie5 Act l)1 l. The financial slatemenls have been prepared under
the historicol cost conven11￿.
Income
AJI income is recognised in Ihe Slatemenl ol finonciol Act￿lI1e5 once the ch(rrity has
entillemernl to the funds. it Is probable thal the u)come be received ond the amount
con be measured reliabty.
ExpendlhThe
Liabilities Ofe recognised 05 expen(fituie a5 500n a5 there is o legal or cOnst￿cl￿e
obligation commrtting the charity to trKJI eyndrkne. il ￿ probab￿ that a trarn5fer ol
economic benefits wiv be reQU￿ed in settlement ond the omount of the obligoton con be
measured reliobly. Expenditure ts occounted on ar5 accrua& tx]￿5 ond has been
clossified Ltnder headings thot oggregote oll cost reknted to the coteg(Ky. Where costs
cannot be rfiieclly attributed to port￿￿knr headings they hove been olh)cated to actiwties
on o bosi% consislent wth the use of re5(xffce5.
Ton9lble fixed a$sets
No DepreciotK)n has been daimed fft ye(w.
TaXat￿n
e choiity is exempf from tax orb tf5 cIKNTrlatAe actNities.
Fund occounllng
Unre5trpc*ed lund5 con be ￿e￿ ￿ QCCOFdance wilh Ihe ch¢yifable obieclives at the
di￿retiOn ol the trustee5.
Reslricled funds can onty be used for porticuky restiicted pwjoses wifhin the objects of
the charity. RestiictDns orise when specified by Ihe d¢xKJr (￿when fund5 ￿e raEed l(x
porticvlar restricted purposes.
Further explanolion ol the rFoture and pwx)se ol each fLmd 15 included in the mtes to the
finonciol slalement5
2 TRUSTEES REMUMERAllON AND BENEFITS
There were rK> trustees, remunefotion CY Oth￿ benefits lu Ihe yeor erkded
31 March 2024 nor for the yeor ended 31 M<xch 2025.
Trvslees, expense5
There were no Iruslee< expenses paid lor the yeor ended 31 Miwch 2(Y24 nc￿ for
tho year ended 31 March 2tr25
3 STAFF COSTS
The averoge monlhty number ol employees dwing the yeorw05 Q5 follows:
2025
4 port time stoff members.
2024
2 part h.me slatt members.
No Employees recieved emdumenls in excess of £60X
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4 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
C051
Additions
7,860
NFf BOOK VALUE
AI 3110312ff24
7.860
At 3110312(Y25
7.860
5 DEBTORS . AMOUNTS FAWMG DUE IN ONE YEAR
2024
Olher Debtors
3.(N)5
3.(Y)5
6 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUMG DUE VlItHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trode creditCM5
Toxotron and Sociol Secthity
Other Creditors
Accrua
210
5.430
2.728
370
1.893
3.792
763
9378
6.818
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7 MOVEMEN[ OF FUND5
Net Movement
At 3110312025
Atoim412024
62.$41
of Funds
79.658
Generol Funds
17.118
TOTAL FUNDS
62.541
79.658
Net Movement of Fund5 as f(Jl
IrKoming
Resources
Resources
EKpended
Movement In
Funds
Geneiol Fund
Unrestricted Fund
218J34
4.550
138.352
4.5
79.982
222.884
142.9(r2
79.982
TOTAL FUNDS
222.884
142.91r2
79.982
8 RELATED PARIY DISCLOSURES
There were no reloted porty tronsoctions for the yeor ended 31 M(Irch 2(r25
g RESERVES POLICY
It 15 the policy of this charity to Maintain a reserve al a level that provide sufficient funds
lo cover c051s lar monagetnent. admini%trohon ond SUPFXXt cost. including odditionol costs.
il and when the chority Ce(￿ lo operole. These fvnds ore maintained throughout
the yeor ot an omovnt £6WJ.
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DEAF WORLD
OETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivmES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S
INCOME AND ENDOWMEp¥rs
2025
2024
D￿ationS and legarA8s
Donations
Grant
Other Income
8,235
77.267
218.334
Total incoming rosources
85,502
&YPENDITURE
1 Raising donation5 and legacies
Telephone
Postage and Stat￿￿Y
1.156
962
2.118
1.057
253
1.311
2 Charitable activities
Road safety project
Charitable acti¥￿e5
Insurance
Travel expenses relalHvJ to acknvthes
Interpretor Costs
32.800
18,307
315
20.956
15.558
87.936
18.4
3,708
378
26.665
50.718
3 Support costs
Computer Suppo¥t
Food & Consumabks
Travel
Slaff Training
Bank Charges
Rent
852
530
821
10
8.586
1.361
4 Governance costs
Wages
Pension
Accountsncy and legal fees
Professh)nal Fees
39.679
23.387
77
240
3.TT5
44.262
7(YJ
24.452
Total rnsour¢•s expended
142 902
Net Income IIExpÈnditurB)
79,982
7,659
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DEAF WORU) REpoirr APRIL 2024 TO MARCH 2025
Deaf World have had a productive and an amazing twelve months with so much happening
on so many fronts in the development of our deaf young people's service. With the events
unfolding at a fast pace and the issue of financial sustainability being a constant concern for
our survival. This year has proven that Deaf World has so much to offer to the young deaf
community.
It is an exciting time for Deaf World. our young team of part-time support workers and the
members of the Steering Group are extremely°bolstered" bythe confidence the investment
from our funders is providing. The work and achievements of Deaf World is being widely
recognised, and our deaf young people are growing in their transition and maturity. Young
people are now taking the leading role in several of our activities and designing projects for
the community. Referrals are also beginning to be received from other organisations for their
beneficiaries/people to participate in our activities. for example our "Joumey of Transition.
and the "Road Safety Project- We also are being asked to provide for people older than
25years and Deaf World will be considering a modification to its governing document to allow
for a wider age range of beneficiaries and the opportunity to continue its
advocacylcampaigning for support to the deaf community.
We are
leased to re
ort on the followin
rowth areas and
ro ect activities-
Fundin
Deaf World can confirm that we have been successful in securingfunding from the following-
Islamic Relief UK 3-years. Paul Hamlyn Foundation 3-years, the National Lottery 3-years,
Lloyds Bank Foundation 3 years and Awards for All. We also received grants from other
funders and one of the key hi8hlights was securing the Inclusive Communities Fund IICFI
legacy fund from the Commonwealth Games administered by the Heart of England
Community Foundation.
This is an astounding achievement as this is the first time since 2009 when Deaf World was
set up that 3 years fijnding has been safely secured through four national funding bodies.
Deaf World has consistently made appeals over the years, we have presented our case whilst
delivering a quality prograrnme of activities in line with the national youth work curriculum.
The belief in the ethos and principles of youth work from a deaf perspective neverwaned but
rather the momentum and enthusiasm got stronger and stronger as the deaf community
began to believe in themselves and the services of Deaf World. Thi5 exuberance maintained
its course over the years as we continued to advocate for the rights of deaf and hard of
hearing young people in assisting the shift from the mainstream narrative.
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Deaf World acknowledge the challenges faced in presenting the deaf perspective to
mainstream funders with the on-going dialogue being productive and yielded the outcomes.
It IS such a relief as it now provides us sustainability for the fiiture, gives our work credibilty.
reinforces our aims and objectives, gives fijnders the much needed confidence in investing in
Deaf World and provides leverage for other funding streams for the future.
ECAD Pro"ect Artivi
The progression and development of ECAD continues to grow demonstrated by the
promotion to Division 4 of the Arden Sunday Cricket League within a space of just two years
of registration into the league. This has generated interest from across the region and beyond
with players wishing to engage in the format of cricket being offered. ECAD and Deaf World
have been creating a pathway for workforce development by:
7 players engaged with 3 full days of Sports Psychology sessions
6 players completed the ECB Foundation Level Coaching Course with Warwickshire
Cricket Foundation
6 p.layers completed and certified on the Safeguarding course a5 delivered by
Warwickshire Cricket Foundation
We wait for 5 of our players to take up the scoring course and maintain communication with
the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation.
ECAD and Deaf World have also produced a cricketing manual that will assist in acquiring the
basic principles of battin& bowling. fielding and catching. Assisted by the coaches and the BSL
interpreters the manual enables assessment for each discipline thus monitoring the
progression and development of the playerfs performance levels. This will be piloted overthe
next 2 years wrth a view of producing a BSL resource
Life Skills Residential Pro"ect Activities
The life skills residential plays an integral part for the development and transrtion of the deaf
young person. The opportunttyto engage in a fun packed activity residential for a period of 5
nights away from their comfort zones and from family is filled with excitement and joy.
For many this 15 a first in experiencing travel in the UK and abroad etther by train and plane.
To have the confidence to do this With their peers and independently from their carers is a
huge step in their journey of transition. It draws upon their life skills knowledge learnt at
schoollcollege and home to test it practicalities within a safe and supervised space and
environment.
The experience and journey leads to many outcomes for young people that are transferred
to their daily lives with a renewed vigour and begins to enhance their resilience reaping any
benefits for the family and carers. To date we have delivered the following Life Skills
Residentials-
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2025 Barcelona. Spain (15}
2024 France, Paris114)
2023 Scotland, Edinburgh (141
2022 France, Paris114}
2021 France, Paris {141
2019, France Paris1141
85 young people benefffted for our Life skills residential to date.
The trip to Barcelona, Spain is the first to be led by our 3 deaf staff members. This is
progression in ensuring that there is representation and visibility of deaf role models in such
a prestigious programme of activity. Deaf young people are leaders and taking the lead and
providing role models for their communrty. The 3 deaf staff have all been beneficiaries of the
services of Deaf World in varying capacity and projects. They are now investingtheir skills and
knowledge to lift up the deaf community.
Road Safet Pro'ert Activities
The Road Safety project continues to provide deaf young people the opportunity to get
behind a wheel of car, gain confidence and acquire a life skill that cannot be accessed
anywhere. The road safety learning provides a safety net under the supervision of Advanced
Driving Instructors, Deaf World staff. deaf mentors and volunteers and BSL interpreters over
period of 6 days and 25 hours learning to drive.
We now knowthat Deaf World are the only organisation that is providingthis comprehensive
and bespoke learning programme. We receive referra15 from outside of our geographical
refflit.
We have delivered the followin
to date-
7 Road Safety Projects with 84 young people engaging in the project. The breakdown is as
follows:
16 passes to date 19.04%
Male pass- 7 total 8.3%
Female pass- 9 total 10.7%
Gender Breakdown
Male- 35 total 41.6%
Ferna1￿ 49 total 58.3%
Geographical locations. All young people from the West Midlands
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Attendance lOO%
Some
uotes
For the purpose of authenticity and to highlight the acquisttion of language the quotes have
not been corrected for the grammar or spelling
Youn
eo
I learnt to Zebra crossing + T-junction ._ ... + rounbout... ... improve"
.1 learnt how to follow map and ivs gag well and ivs easy. how to car park without
support Review what I learing so farf,
"I've learn howto drive from 6 days so far. Been learning how to use gear and pedals.
Learn how to be safetyon roads, roundabouts and tuming. U5eto break when it needs
to stop. New skills and get useful how to drive. Use controlled speed and taking time
and use patience. Learn to watch out hazard or anything happens. I've done 30, 40,
50mph and its very good experice. I've done a lot new different skills. My confident is
brilliant and never give up. Keep going.
"I have a lot way beyond that I thought I would learn. I have a lot of things like gears,
changing it, 4 types of parkin& emergency stop. all type of roundabouts, dual
carriageways and many morethings. l am 50 glad to be part of this project"
ADI
"You are doing an amazing job. I would not have known if I did not come to this
proje
"I feel with the consistency in the last couple of days it allowed me to focus on my
objettive better. Deaf people can achieve just as well as those that are not"
°So rewarding to see how much the learning matter to some and the confidence the
students can use in other parts of their lives. beyond just driving. The humour.
excitement. stamina and perseverance of the young people"
o have this programme running more than once a yearf
Anal
Sis relatin
to this
rience:
Deaf World are the only young people's service that are providing a comprehensive
Road safety project for deaf and hard of hearing young people.
There is only one deaf driving instructor based in Northampton, to our knowledge.
There are no deaf driving instructors in the West Midlands
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DW are not aware of any deaf driving assessors.
DVSA- we are aware of the followin
Driving theory test- can request on screen BSL interpretation or face to face interpreter.
Practical driving test- can arrange for a BSL interpreter
West Midlands Combined Authori
DW have had meetings wtth Darren Divall, Regional Road Safety Manager, Tfwm. This led to
a meeting with John Rogers from the Association of Disability Driving Instructors IADDII
htt
vhvw.disabili
drivin
instructors.com
The introductory meeting facilitated sharing of tnformation from all parties. The ADDI offer
comprehensive support to the learners and the driving instructors to be inclusive with their
vehicle as well as their learning style and methods. The overall observation is that the ADDI
has no deaf representation. has not delivered driving projects to the deaf community, have
no deaf driving instructors listed.
Solutions for movin
forward.
DW analysis based on the delivery of 7 Road Safety projects with 84 people thus far. Given
the language barriers associated with their learning and the acquisition of English as a written
and spoken language during the formative years at school proves very challenging and it is
here, we conclude, the blockage lies.
In order to overcome this DW suggest an entry level BSL resource prior to engaging with our
Road safety projett.
Meaningful dialogue wtth the DVSA and the Department of Transport to develop a pathway
for learning, the driving theory and practical test in co-production with the deaf young people
representing Deaf World
Achievements
The grant from the Inclusive Communities Fund (ICF) legacy fund from the Commonwealth
Games administered bythe Heart of England Community Foundation has enabled growth for
the organisation, which was not anticipated when submitting the application. It enabled the
completion of the principle activities but also developed a positive working relationship with
Braidwood school.
The taster sessions and days enabled Deaf World to facilttate sports that continue to remain
inaccessible, we delivered football. cricket, pickle ball, golf, archery and badminton. The
project saw another partnership with Deaf Golf England to deliver a full day of golf at the
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Stonebridge course in Meriden, Warwickshire wtth the school. The impact of this was that
Deaf World were invrted to parenvs evenings and deliver a presentation to the School.
Braidwood school. for the first time will be delivering a BTEC sports course as of September
2025 and have requested Deaf World to facilitate the academic programme for 2025126. This
is an unexpected breakthrough and an opportunity not to be missed as it offers the chance
to fully engage with sports in a structured format leading to qualifications and deaf sports
people of the future. To be placed in this prestigious posrtion by the school further enhances
the credibility of Deaf World's standing in the West Midlands as a youth service provider.
Networkin
To continue to raise the profile of the ser4ices of Deaf World we have had the pleasure of
meeting people and attending or involvement with the following:
Local MWS: Includin8Jess Phillips, Gurinder Singh Josan, Preet Kaur Gill, Ayoub Khan
Birmin
ham Councillors: Sharon Thompson and Marcus Bernasconi of North
Edgbaston Ward. Councillor Mumtaz Hussain of Aston ward. Councillor Saqib Khan of
Small Heath Ward. Councillor Mick Brown of Gravely Hill Ward (Cabinet Member for
Children. Young People and Families)
Sandwell Councillor5: Luke John Davies. Parbinder Kaur and Ashley Lewis all of
Smethwick Ward. Councillor Rizwanjalil of Oldburyward. CouncillorAqeela Choudhry
of St Pauls Ward. Councillor Mohammed Jalal Uddin (Cabinet Member for Children
and Families) of Soho and Victoria Ward.
Conferences and Media-
Muslim Charities Forum Conference- London
BBC Midlands Today broadcast
Heart of England 30 Anniversary Celebration. Sammeythe first and only deaf guest
speaker. HOE- 30 Anniversary celebration
Funders in Good. Social Venture Academy. Sammey, the first and only deaf person
selected on their &months leadership training programme.
Research and Meeting Engagements:
Warwick University- engaging in research regarding accessibility for deaf cricketers
Council officers- Steve Kay. Helen Ellis and the Sensory Impairment team.
UK Youth conference and collaboration work during Youth Work week
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Goldsmith University- young people engage wtth research
Meetings with Muslim Council of Britain
Deaf World-workforce Develo
ment
Deaf World are pleased to announce, as a result of the funding, two additional part time staff
have commenced work in September and October. We employed a Social- Media/including
IT worker and a Female Support Worker. Their appointment adds to the strength of the
workforce and increase productivity, presence and visibility in numerous spaces.
The social media is provin8 to be a crucial area that requires time and commitment for the
growth of the organisation. It is with such great pride that we are finally able to employ a
female member of staff to develop the much needed provision led by deaf women. We look
forward to undertaking consultation with deaf young women and presenting the findings for
potenti31 investment. We anticipate that tailored and bespoke projects will be provided in
future to offer deaf young female's and increase the range and scope of the Deaf World
operation5.
West Midlands Lord Lieutenant- Young Active Citizens Award.
Sammey Ahmed, one of the support workers with Deaf World was the first deaf person to be
nominated and win the award. He was awarded a certificate and presented with a medal by
the Lord Lieutenant and the Deputy Lieutenant respectively.
This award and recognition of the contribution that deaf young people are making in the field
of creating change is beginning to have an impart. A desired impact that fulfils the purpose of
the creation of Deaf World. We hopeto build upon thisasthe services and organisation grows
as a recognised youth service provider. Thanks to the tearn at the WMLL who referred
Sammey onto the BBC where a feature was broadcasted on 6 July highlighting the
contribution that he is makingfor the young deaf community
Muslim S Ort5 Foundation
Deaf World were one of the finalist for the °Disability All￿ category and walked away with
the trophy. The only deaf organisation being represented at the event. Glad to be flying the
flag for the deaf community in the West Midlands.
West Mldlands Combined Autho
WMCA
It was a delight to meet Dr Mark Fosbrook, Senior Policy Officer- Health and Disability, has
been an invigorating and inspirational. The initial connettion led to connection with the
Transport for West Midlands and the Youth Summtt. Sammey was invited to sit on the panel
at their event.
Further meetings with the Senior Project Lead- Inclusive Communities. led to commissioning
work researching employment opportunities for deaf yoyng people. The communication is
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on-goingwith a view of establishing a posrtive relationship withthe WMCA in asSiStingWMCA
to reach their aspirations of "Getting the West Midland5 Working Again" and "Making the
West Midlands an Exemplary Region for Disabled People"
Birmin
ham Ci
Council Youth Service
The Lottery funding for our "Journey of Transttion" project has reignited our conversation
with the youth service. they too have confided with us in undertaking research with deaf
young people regarding their Youth Strateg￿. Another entry into the school and further
extending our relationship.
Further meetings and events are planned to extend our collaboration with the youth service
and ensure there is accessibility and inclusion for all deaf young people in the statutory
services.
Acknowled
emer
Deaf World wish to thank all the funders for their time and support throughout our journey
of development and progression. Wtthout the trust and the investment invested in the
organisation we would have struggled to provide a quality young people's service.
We are also thankful to our well-wshers and professionals that willingly gave up their time in
beginning to understand the needs of the young deaf community. It is dtfficult to quantify in
monetary terms what the impact has had not only for the beneficiaries but their family
members, carers and the credible standing of Deaf World in the field of informal education
and a provider of a quality youth service delivered in co-production with deaf and hard of
hearing young people.
Deaf World wishtothanktheyoungdeaf communttyin believingin the organisationto deliver
a service from a deaf perspective and advocating their rights within the youth service and
society in general. As we now move into the next phase of our development we are excited
as what can be achieved with a young deaf staff that will be leading from the front. It is thanks
to them that we have reached this pinnacle point of our journey and Deaf World will continue
to invest in the needs of the young deaf community.
Zia Uddin Ahmed Kazi
Chair
Deaf World
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