Deaf World
Charity 1127458
Overview
Summary
Deaf World appears to be a youth-led or youth-partnership-focused organisation for deaf and hard of hearing people aged 11–25 in the West Midlands. Its role seems broader than providing activities: it seeks to build confidence, independence, participation and influence over decisions through education, leisure, culture and potential routes into training and employment. The available evidence suggests an empowerment model that combines disability-specific inclusion with mainstream civic and developmental opportunities, although current delivery, scale and partnerships are not evidenced.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Disability
- Education/training
Who they help
- Children/young People
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
- People With Disabilities
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Participation is framed as agency, not only access
Deaf World appears to position young deaf and hard of hearing people as partners in shaping programmes and decisions, rather than solely as recipients of specialist support.
Why it matters
This suggests the organisation may contribute to civic confidence and leadership as well as recreation or advice. It distinguishes a participation-oriented role from a conventional activity provider.
Show evidence
“Deaf World aims to enable and empower deaf and hard of hearing young people to access challenging opportunities and take ownership of the decisions that affect their lives.”
Source:Organisation“Deaf World in consultation and partnership with deaf and hard of hearing young people will endeavor to offer challenging programmes and opportunities.”
Source:Organisation
The organisation may bridge social inclusion and life-transition support
Its mix of leisure, cultural activity, independent-living skills, education, training and employment opportunities suggests a model focused on the transition from adolescence into adult participation.
Why it matters
This indicates that apparently recreational provision may serve wider developmental purposes, including confidence, social networks and readiness for education or work.
Show evidence
“Programmes that will enable young people to grow, develop, gain confidence and acquire independant living skills.”
Source:Organisation“TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11 AND 25 BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.”
Source:Charity Commission
A potentially distinctive connector across opportunity systems
The reference to residentials, international exchanges, governance and democracy projects, and employment or education suggests Deaf World may seek to connect young people to opportunities beyond disability-specific services.
Why it matters
If active, this could make the organisation a valuable bridge between deaf young people and civic, cultural, educational and employment institutions that may otherwise be less accessible.
Show evidence
“Some examples could focus on opportunities such as outward bound residential, social, cultural and leisure activities, governance and democracy projects, international youth exchanges, opportunities for employment, training and education.”
Source:Organisation“TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, LEISURE, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE WEST MIDLANDS BETWEEN 11 AND 25 YEARS OLD.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Which programmes are currently operating, and how many young people take part.
- Whether Deaf World has active partnerships with schools, employers, youth services or deaf-led organisations.
- How the organisation addresses communication access, geographic reach and the needs of different deaf communities.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, impact data and programme descriptions showing current delivery and outcomes.
- Information on current partners, funding, staffing or volunteer capacity, and participant feedback.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, LEISURE, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE WEST MIDLANDS BETWEEN 11 AND 25 YEARS OLD.
Charity objects
TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11 AND 25 BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; ADVANCING EDUCATION RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.