--- title: "Deafway — check charity number 1089918 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Deafway a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1089918. Education/training charity based in Brockholes Brow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/deafway retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:54:28.312Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Deafway is a registered charity (number 1089918) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £2,872,578 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Deafway? Registered charity number 1089918 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Brockholes Brow Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,872,578 Website [www.deafway.org.uk](http://www.deafway.org.uk/) ## What does Deafway do? All of our work, in the UK, on the Isle of Man, in Nepal and in Uganda, aims to give D/deaf people equal access to every part of life. We do this through Residential Support and Rehabilitation; Education and Training; Deaf/Sign Language Arts; Deaf Culture Projects; Deaf Heritage Projects; and the provision of Deaf Spaces. At the centre of of all that we do is Deaf Culture and sign language. ## What causes is Deafway registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Deafway yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Deafway 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=deafway&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.deafway.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Deafway a legitimate charity? Yes. Deafway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1089918) 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 Deafway's charity number? Deafway's charity number is 1089918. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1089918? Search 1089918 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 Deafway do? All of our work, in the UK, on the Isle of Man, in Nepal and in Uganda, aims to give D/deaf people equal access to every part of life. We do this through Residential Support and Rehabilitation; Education and Training; Deaf/Sign Language Arts; Deaf Culture Projects; Deaf Heritage Projects; and the provision of Deaf Spaces. At the centre of of all that we do is Deaf Culture and sign language. Does Deafway have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Deafway. 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 Deafway? Deafway's website is http://www.deafway.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/1089918).