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37 Deaf-led and Deaf-serving organisations across the UK — services, support and community groups.
ASLI, the Association of Sign Language Interpreters and Translators in the United Kingdom, was established in 1987 to provide professional discussion on all issues related to sign language interpreting and the provision of interpreting services. From the beginning our aims have been simple: to encourage good practice in sign language interpreting and to support our fellow professionals. Our…
Our team supports D/deaf and Deaf-blind people with mental health problems and who use British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate. We also support non-BSL users but only people for whom deafness is a key part of their presentation to mental health services. We provide specialist assessment, therapy and consultation to deaf people with mental or emotional distress We support carers and other…
Bristol Beacon is a music charity, renowned venue and award-winning music education hub. With a city-wide programme of live music, creative learning opportunities and community engagement, we’re here to help make space for music every day, with everyone. With you! A place of welcome, warmth and light, we extend an open invitation to the city for everyone to come and share in the joy of live…
BSL Bristol Cycling group for Deaf cyclists is a welcoming, friendly and non-competitive club, perfect for anyone new and interested in road cycling. Bring a bike, a helmet, some monies for mid-ride coffee breaks & snacks.
Weekly bingo, information sessions, meeting old and new friends.
Socialising, networking, talks, activities, sharing skills in a safe place. This is a designated Women's Space.
Worship in British Sign Language (BSL) We worship in British Sign Language (BSL) online and in person. In person at St Aidan's Church on the FIRST Sunday of each month at 3pm Every First Sunday at 3 p.m. for 1 hour. Venue Bristol Deaf Church. St Aidan's Church, Fir Tree Lane Bristol, BS5 8TZ, United Kingdom.
This team caters to deaf males of all footballing abilities aged 16+. Bristol City Deaf FC is one of several clubs across the country under the England Deaf Football umbrella. It is an inclusive team that welcomes deaf and hard-of-hearing players, including those who use British Sign Language (BSL) or speech to communicate. They currently compete in the England Deaf Football Challenge Cup, the…
Sports club 🎾Deaf, HoH, BSL Users, all abilities and genders welcome (18+) 📌Venue: Rocket Padel ⏰Time Sundays 6-8pm- Confirm your places 👇 www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/bristol-deaf-padel
Bristol Deaf Pub 2026 Dates - 30 January - 27 February - 27 March - 24 April - 29 May - 31 July - 28 August - 25 September - 30 October - 27 November
A rambling group for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who like to stay active and socialise.
Making watersports accessible for D/deaf people based in Bristol with support from CfD and All Aboard.
A youth club for deaf and hard of hearing young people in Bristol and surrounding areas. We have two groups, one for juniors (5 to 10 years olds) and one for seniors (11 to 19 years old, or up to 25 if they have additional needs).
One of the largest theatre stages in Britain,The Bristol Hippodrome has established itself on the touring circuit for all major musical productions, thus becoming known as Bristol’s West End Theatre. Customer Services Visit: help.atgtickets.com Accessibility Assistance 0333 009 5399 Online Contact Form - https://help.atgtickets.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new?ticketformid=4412593525394 Typetalk /…
Bristol Old Vic is home to one of UK theatre's biggest learning and engagement programmes working across the city through pioneering outreach projects as well as creating major community productions on its stages like Orpheus & Eurydice with a cast of over 150 Bristolians; and one of the UK's leading artist development programmes. BSL Signed Performances…
Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is a national Deaf-led organisation that works directly with Deaf people that use British Sign Language (BSL). Our work concentrates on campaigning for equal rights on a national level and working at a local level empowering Deaf people to achieve access to their local public services. This is carried out through projects delivering individual…
BSL Explore was founded by Alison Wherry-Alimo, a highly experienced British Sign Language teacher and assessor with over 30 years of teaching experience. Alison is a native BSL user who has been immersed in Deaf culture from an early age. Her brother is Deaf, and her grandmother was a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), giving her a deep personal understanding of the Deaf community and the importance…
Our mission is to create fair access and improve the quality of life for all people with hearing loss and provide emotional and practical support for all affected by hearing loss. This is based on our vision of • A world where hearing loss does not equal isolation. • A world where Deaf and hearing communities integrate into one society. • A Bristol and South Gloucestershire where communication…
The Comedy Box has promoted cutting-edge comedy in Bristol for over 30 years – operating out of the Hen & Chicken since 1998. Stand Up For The Weekend is their big Saturday night comedy show featuring top UK circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. As well as their weekend shows, The Comedy Box brings us touring comedy shows from the…
Supporting People with Dementia and their carers This is a peer support group for deaf people with dementia and for the carers of deaf people with dementia. Come and socialise in a nice, relaxed environment with refreshments and different activities each month. We meet on the third Monday of each month from 11:30 until 13:30. Our venue is in the very lovely Clifton Village, Bristol which is…
Deaf Studies Trust (DST) is a national charity (set up in 1984) for the benefit of the deaf community in the UK. It applies research-based knowledge to practical issues for deaf children and adults. We carry out local small-scale consultation as well as large scale national and multinational projects. We work in partnership with other organisations. We keep overheads low and the Trust does not…
Drummer Television is a multi-award and BAFTA winning production company established in Bristol in 2012 by Tamsin Summers and Rachel Drummond-Hay. We are passionate about making character driven programmes with compelling stories at their heart. We look for universal themes that all viewers can identify with and find strong characters through which to explore those themes. We are known for…
A learning community where deaf children can Connect, Belong and Succeed. Connect to the world through developing their languages of English and British Sign Language. Belong to a community which supports the development of strong personal values and self-esteem as a deaf learner in a hearing world. Succeed through our connected and enhanced curriculum, as a deaf person with character,…
We at Little Feet believe every child should have access to the things they love. We aim to build their confidence around sports, in a friendly and positive way. Currently offering two football sessions and four home ed multi-sports sessions with different skill levels for children from 3 and above. We have created inclusive sessions for families around Bristol and the South West. A unique…
We are a group for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and BSL parents in Bristol. Come along and join us, this is a great place for support, a natter and sharing tips about being deaf and bringing up a child. We currently have two groups running: Little Fingers: For bumps to 3 year olds, we meet on the first Wednesday of every month 11am to 1pm, at Manor Farm Boys Club, Horfield, Bristol BS7 8ST. Hot drinks…
LumoTV, formerly the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust, commissions television programmes that highlight the deaf and sign language communities. Established in 2008 to offer commercial broadcasters an alternative way to provide sign language output, we're proud to be the only sign language-based commissioning body in the world. We love nothing more than seeing creativity shining through…
National Deaf CAMHS is a specialist mental health team for deaf children, young people and their families and carers. This is a Southwest regional team, so we cover Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Any professionals involved with children meeting the inclusion criteria can contact the service.…
The Redgrave Theatre is a small yet unique venue that hosts a variety of productions and events, both commercially and internally. The theatre can seat 318 audience members at any given time, along with a small foyer area which includes a bar and box office. The theatre has grown in popularity since it opened back in 1966. Today, the theatre continues to bring the top talent and highest rated…
To support those who are Deaf/British Sign Language (BSL) users and their carers by providing access to medical information and care when someone is at their end of life. We also provide training to healthcare professionals, BSL/English interpreters, and Deaf Advocates. Why? We know that each of us has a one-in-four chance of being diagnosed with some form of cancer. Clearly, this can be a very…
Founded in 1841, we are one of the oldest charities working with deaf people in the UK. Celebrating deaf culture and community is an essential part of what we do. With deaf people, and in collaboration with others, we innovate and deliver services that deaf people want and need.
We provide advice and support to children and young people with sensory impairment (hearing, vision or multi-sensory impairment) from birth to 25 years of age, their families and educational settings. We work with children and young people from birth to 25: at home in Early Years' settings in educational settings (mainstream and special) in Further Education (FE) colleges We do provide support…
SigningWorks is a Sign Language Agency Our services include; British Sign Language (BSL)/English Interpreters Remote Interpreting Deaf Interpreters/Relay Interpreters Deafblind Interpreting Bespoke Training for all interpreting domains Speech to Text Reporters Our commitment to customer satisfaction is our driving force. We strive to achieve the highest standards for all our clients through an…
Signworld is the product of Linda Day’s passion to see BSL and every other sign language learned and taught in the best possible way, with the best possible learning either in classroom or through online. This is to ensure that the teaching is up to date for the 21st Century. Everybody’s learning requirements are different, and Linda wants Signworld to be flexible enough to meet that. Linda Day…
WE ARE BRISTOL'S INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE PRODUCTION AND EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY ART Spike Island supports, produces and presents contemporary art and culture across an 80,000 square foot former industrial building in Bristol. Its diverse artistic programme includes free major exhibitions, events and engagement activities taking place on-site and online. Championing outstanding work by…
About Us The Family Centre (Deaf Children) is a registered charity (1196287). We are a small local charity based in Bristol. We welcome all families who are living with a hearing loss from mild to profound. Some of our members use British Sign Language and some do not. We provide a BSL Interpreter at all our activity sessions, events and workshops to ensure they are accessible to all. What we…
Victoria Art Gallery is the public art museum in Bath. It is run by Bath & North East Somerset Council and houses its collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. The building was designed in 1897 by John McKean Brydon, and has been designated as a Grade II listed building. The exterior of the building includes a statue of Queen Victoria, by Andrea Carlo Lucchesi, and friezes of…
Watershed is a cultural cinema, creative technology studio, venue hire space, café & bar, and talent development facilitator