# DEAF SPORTS FIRST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1175408
- **Other names:** DEAF SPORTS & FOOTBALL FOUNDATION, DSFF
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 27, 2017
- **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=1175408


## Contact

- **Address:** 121 GREYS ROAD, HENLEY-ON-THAMES
- **Postcode:** RG9 1TE
- **Phone:** 01491576281
- **Email:** henry.skinner@deafsportsfirst.org
- **Website:** https://deafsportsfirst.org/



## Activities

**Objects:** TO RELIEVING THE DISABILITY OF THOSE WHO ARE DEAF OR WHO HAVE AN ASSOCIATED DISABILITIES (DEAF / BLIND, DEAF / DYSLEXIC, DEAF / SPEECH IMPAIRED ETC.) THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS EITHER DIRECTLY TO THE BENEFICIARIES OR TO ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO HELP THEM PARTICIPATE IN FOOTBALL / SPORT AND SUCH OTHER SUPPORT AS THE TRUSTEES DEEM APPROPRIATE.

**Activities:** To alleviate challenges faced by deaf individuals and those with associated disabilities, grants will be provided to beneficiaries or organizations enabling participation in sports like football. Community-led initiatives will include inclusive nutrition workshops, assistive tech training, adapted sports programs, sign language support, and accessible activities promoting health and inclusion.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Amateur Sport
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £152233 | £145132 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £2821 | £1744 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £59851 | £57952 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £200 | £416 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £0 | £193 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Henry Skinner** (Chair) — appointed June 9, 2023
- KEN CARTER — appointed July 14, 2014
- SHARON SAARTJE HIRSHMAN — appointed Aug. 6, 2014