Deafness Resource Centre

Name

Deafness Resource Centre

Legal name

Deafness Resource Centre Limited

Website

https://deafnessresourcecentre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Note-Taking, Interpreting & Communication Access Services (EDALAGAD), Hearing Impairment & Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Inclusive Childcare (HSAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• Deaf support services
• Sign language training
• Hearing loss support
• BSL interpretation services
• Deaf advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Helens

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organisation relies on public donations, sponsorship from events, collection tins, legacy donations, standing orders, and Easy Fundraising partnerships. Fundraising is critical to sustaining operations as a small independent charity.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Five-year grant from National Lottery Community Fund for children and families work. Additional grants from Steve Morgan Foundation covering advocate salary costs for three years. Children in Need funding for various projects.
3. Training Services: Accredited BSL Level 1 (£508) and Level 2 courses, Deaf Awareness Training, and customised training delivered to organisations, schools, and groups. Revenue generated through course fees and training contracts.
4. Room Hire: Venue hire services offering The Hall (up to 150 people), The Lounge (up to 30 people), and Training Room (up to 20 people). Revenue from hourly/daily room bookings for events, meetings, and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Deafness Resource Centre is an independent charity that provides direct support services to D/deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and tinnitus individuals in St Helens, Halton, Knowsley and Merseyside. Its core offerings span deaf advocacy, BSL interpretation and communication support, free equipment provision, sensory services, outreach, and tinnitus support, supplemented by accredited BSL training, deaf awareness training, and venue hire at its centres.

Product overview

The Deafness Resource Centre operates as a single unified charitable service organisation offering direct services to D/deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals rather than a software product platform. The core portfolio comprises eight primary service areas: Children, Young People & Families; Deaf Advocacy; Equipment Services; Halton Sensory Services; Interpreters & Communication Services; Outreach Services; Tinnitus Support; and Knowsley Deaf Service. These are supplemented by training offerings (BSL courses, Deaf Awareness Training, Customised Training), community facilities (Room Hire), events programming, and support groups. The centre also provides dedicated resources for online safety and operates the ICan youth programme. All services work together to provide holistic support spanning advocacy, communication access, equipment provision, social support, and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I CAN: Children, Young People and Families project providing support for D/deaf children, young people, and CODA's.
• Halton Sensory Services

Products and services

• Deaf Advocacy
• Equipment Services
• Interpreters & Communication Service
• Outreach Services
• Tinnitus Support
• Children, Young People & Families Service
• Halton Sensory Services
• Knowsley Deaf Service
• Accessible Information Standard Support
• British Sign Language Training
• Deaf Awareness Training
• Customised Training
• Room Hire
• ICan Youth Group
• Events Programme
• Online Safety Resources
• Support & Social Groups

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased confidence and self-esteem through improved family communication
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Mersey Care NHSstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in hosting inaugural Halton Deaf Club, addressing social isolation and mental health for the Deaf community.
• Wonder ArtsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership delivering Communities of Wonder art project with D/deaf young people. Funded by National Lottery Community Fund. Artist Christopher Sacre delivers sessions.
• NSPCCstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration on 'In Safe Hands' campaign producing BSL videos for online safety of deaf children. Worked with schools, children, parents and carers.
• St Helens Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partner providing commissioning and funding for D/deaf services in St Helens borough. Partnership enables DRC services to be delivered through Family Hub network.
• Halton Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partner commissioning Halton Sensory Services. Partnership includes joint hosting of Deaf Club and sensory services delivery.
• Knowsley Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide advice and support services through the Multi-Sensory Disability Partnership (MSDP) at Knowsley Centre for Independent Living.
• Vision SupportstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional charity providing services for blind and visually impaired people. Listed as partner on room hire page.
• Bradbury FieldsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerVision Services in Liverpool partnering with DRC for Knowsley MSDP drop-in sessions at Centre for Independent Living.
• Halton & St Helens VCAstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoluntary and Community Action organisation partnership for Deaf Club delivery and community engagement.
• NHS Cheshire and MerseysidestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership promoting Accessible Information Standard (#KnowThe5Rights). DRC advocates can support D/deaf patients in making NHS complaints.
• St Helens CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership delivering Maths Course with DRC, offering numeracy training with BSL interpreter support.
• Family Hub St HelensstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRC featured in Family Hub network providing services for children and families. BSL interpreters available at hub for deaf community access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/drcsthelens
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DRCsthelens
• Facebookfacebook.com/DRCSTHELENS
• Instagraminstagram.com/drcsthelens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deafness-resource-centre-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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