--- title: "Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society — check charity number 208492 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208492. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Luton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedfordshire-deaf-children-s-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:46:32.074Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society is a registered charity (number 208492) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,241 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society? Registered charity number 208492 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Luton Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £1,241 Website [www.ndcs.org.uk](http://www.ndcs.org.uk/) ## What does Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society do? Enable deaf children and their families to join together to enable mutual help and encouragement through meetings, social occasions and advice. Provide a holiday playscheme for deaf children and their siblings. Purchase certain useful equipment for hearing-impaired children not provided by social services. To ensure local hearing-impaired children have equal opportunities with their hearing peers. ## What causes is Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bedfordshire-deaf-children-s-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ndcs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208492) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society's charity number? Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society's charity number is 208492. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208492? Search 208492 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society do? Enable deaf children and their families to join together to enable mutual help and encouragement through meetings, social occasions and advice. Provide a holiday playscheme for deaf children and their siblings. Purchase certain useful equipment for hearing-impaired children not provided by social services. To ensure local hearing-impaired children have equal opportunities with their hearing peers. Does Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society? Bedfordshire Deaf Children's Society's website is http://www.ndcs.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/208492).