OpenCharities

Lothian Children's Deaf Club

Also known as: Lcdc

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC053431
Status
Active
Registered
June 11, 2024
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
25 Auld Coal Bank
Bonnyrigg
Midlothian
EH19 3JN

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Our charity supports deaf children and their families through inclusive, community-focused initiatives. We run a monthly club session that provides a welcoming space for children to connect, build confidence, and have fun, while families share experiences and support one another. In addition, we organise accessible events designed to remove barriers and ensure full participation for deaf children. We also develop and provide British Sign Language (BSL) resources for schools, helping to promote awareness, inclusion, and effective communication in educational settings. To further empower families, we offer funding to support them in learning BSL, strengthening communication at home and enhancing children’s wellbeing. Our work is strengthened through collaboration with key partners, including NDCS, NHS Lothian’s paediatric audiology steering group, and local education teams across Lothian councils.

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups'

Objectives: The organisation’s purposes are: To provide and organise recreational activities to meet the psychological needs of Deaf children and their families. To relieve of those in need through providing peer support, BSL learning opportunities and collaboration with other Deaf professionals. In furtherance of the purposes above the organisation will Run a social club to provide interpreted activities, provide parents and carers opportunity to chat and gain peer to peer support and for Deaf children to build relationships with peers through social events and celebrations. Collaborate with other professionals to provide families with information in terms of family support, educational support and health support.

Geography

Main operating location
Midlothian
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
June 30, 2025 £33,702 £6,796 1