# DEAF SPORTS FIRST

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1175408
- **Other names:** DEAF SPORTS &amp; FOOTBALL FOUNDATION, DSFF
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [09164509](https://opencompanies.uk/company/09164509)
- **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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1175408


## Contact

- **Address:** 121 GREYS ROAD, HENLEY-ON-THAMES
- **Postcode:** RG9 1TE
- **Phone:** 01491 576281
- **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



## Geography

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Henry Skinner** | Chair | June 9, 2023 |
| KEN CARTER |  | July 14, 2014 |
| SHARON SAARTJE HIRSHMAN |  | Aug. 6, 2014 |




