Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record York and District Deaf Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 213973
York and District Deaf Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
York and District Deaf Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, amateur sport, economic/community development/employment.
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What are the key facts about York and District Deaf Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £1,085
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £23,438
- Registered charity number
- 213973
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- 376a Huntington Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.ydds.org
Quick answer
York and District Deaf Society (number 213973) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does York and District Deaf Society do?
To promote the relief of Deaf people and their families, and to create opportunities for Deaf individuals to come together as a society, fostering community and reducing isolation. To raise awareness and understanding among the general public about the challenges faced by the Deaf community.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for York and District Deaf Society
Answers York and District Deaf Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Resource Centre for Deafened People; York Deaf Society
- Previous names on the register
- York and District Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society
- Where it says it operates
- North Yorkshire · City of York
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 213973. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
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What causes is York and District Deaf Society registered for?
DisabilityAmateur SportEconomic/community Development/employment
Why is there no Clarity Score for York and District Deaf Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score York and District Deaf Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to York and District Deaf Society?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is York and District Deaf Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists York and District Deaf Society as a registered charity (number 213973) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is York and District Deaf Society's charity number?
- York and District Deaf Society's charity number is 213973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 213973?
- Search 213973 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 York and District Deaf Society do?
- To promote the relief of Deaf people and their families, and to create opportunities for Deaf individuals to come together as a society, fostering community and reducing isolation. To raise awareness and understanding among the general public about the challenges faced by the Deaf community.
- Does York and District Deaf Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York and District Deaf 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 York and District Deaf Society?
- York and District Deaf Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ydds.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to York and District Deaf Society?
- The register does not record York and District Deaf Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was York and District Deaf Society previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for York and District Deaf Society: York and District Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society.
- When was York and District Deaf Society registered as a charity?
- York and District Deaf Society was entered on the register on 20 March 1963.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.