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The Deesigns Foundation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1206856
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 2, 2024
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
The DeeSigns Foundation
PO Box 2658
WATFORD
HERTFORDSHIRE
WD18 1NN

Activities

A charity for the Deaf community offering free/low cost counselling/therapy (depending on financial situation - means tested). Also, to support any Deaf students starting their level 4 in counselling, offering placements, counselling and supervision (requirements for level 4), all in their own language (BSL) and giving the same financial equal access as to their hearing peers.

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are To Relieve The Need Of The Deaf/deaf Community, For The Public Benefit By Providing Counselling To Those Who Have Been Turned Down By The NHS For Funding, Not Able To Afford Private Therapy Sessions Or Have Been On A Waiting List For A Long Length Of Time. Also, By Supporting The Needs Of Deaf/deaf Students By Providing Counselling Work Placements For Them.nothing In This Constitution Shall Authorise An Application Of The Property Of The CIO For The Purposes Which Are Not Charitable In Accordance With [Section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005] And [Section 2 Of The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008].

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Country
Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
May 2, 2025 £15,442 £996

Trustees

Name Appointed
Diane Willis (Chair) May 30, 2022
Darryl Wheatley May 30, 2022
Helen Lehrle May 30, 2022
Michelle Ferns May 30, 2022