Supporting D/deaf sports players, coaches and managers to fulfil their potential in their chosen sport and meet their sporting goals.
We're looking to assist any D/deaf person in the UK, whether in education, in or seeking work to maximise their sporting potential. That support can come in various forms, such as communication, logistics, training, sports & science technology, grants, dieticians and more.
We'll invest in trainers, coaches, sport scientists, and training centres who will adapt to provide the maximum benefit from their services for D/deaf sports people, coaches and managers.
They will be able to apply for grants to support their national or international competitions.
Fundraising will be a core process, to ensure funds may be shared by as many D/deaf sports players as possible.
Support will be available to teams and non-team sports players pursuing their chosen sporting aspiration.
Most successful people in their fields of endeavour always say that being outstanding at any skill requires a tremendous amount of hard work, dedication and belief in your ability to succeed.
We are aiming to raise £94K over the next year to establish our programmes and run Deaf Sports First in a professional and user friendly manner.
Relieving the disability of those who are deaf or have associated disabilities (deaf/blind, deaf/dyslexic, deaf/speech impaired etc) through grants either directly to beneficiaries, or to organisations working to help them participate in sports.
Providing sporting events and activity programmes to enable Deaf people from all levels, grassroots and up, to participate in different sports in a comfortable environment where their communication needs are catered for.
Organising a wide variety of programmes for deaf children, young peopel and adults to improve mental health issues, wellbeing, speech, language and communication needs through different sporting activities.
Undertaking research and development projects into sports and medical science, inclusiveness, leadership and information about communications technology to enhance the advancement of deaf people in society.
And any such other support the trustees deem appropriate.
Read the latest updates about Deaf Sports First and our life-changing work. Click any article to learn more.
We have had the pleasure and honour of knowing and working with Brian over many years. He supported, contributed and added great value to the pioneering work of DEAFAX and its associated charitable and technological enterprises.
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The Oratory was honoured to welcome Vint Cerf, American Internet Pioneer, for a fascinating Oratory Windhover Society talk to the whole school on the 'Challenges of the Internet and AI' in October 2024. Pictured with Dr Julian Murphy, Head of the Oratory School
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Deaf Sports First extends their gratitude to New Woodlands School in Bromley, who raised £131 from a bake sale to support the England International Deaf Women Football Team
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The Oratory is delighted to be hosting a Christmas Fair in The Oratory Sports Centre on Monday 2 December, 6.00pm – 8.30pm.
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You can help Great Britain Deaf Women’s Football create history by hosting the first ever women’s international match
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Our own Ken Carter appears as a special guest on the Null & Void Sports Podcast to talk about his sporting life and charitable work
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You can make a difference by donating today to send the Wales Deaf Football team to compete at the Deaf European Championship!
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The England Womens Deaf Football team use innovative new AR tech providing live subtitles during training
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Make a difference and compete along the way. If you would like to start a fundraiser for Deaf Sports First, here's how you can have the biggest impact and the most fun!
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England International Deaf Men's Football Team would like to express their gratitude to Deaf Sports First for their support
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We want to support the Deaflympics and encourage children & young people to take up the challenge of competing at their chosen sporting activities.
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Make your donation go even further. If your donation is eligible, Deaf Sports First can claim an extra 25% from HMRC at no cost to you!
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Are you one of the 60% of Britons who haven't made a Will? If so, you may end up leaving much of your wealth to the Government instead of your family and a charity like Deaf Sports First!
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In memory of Denis & Eileen Uttley who did so much for FYD (Friends for the Young Deaf), Deaf Sports First in partnership with Deaf Aspirations are setting up Friends for Young Deaf Aspirants (FYDA)
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We supported the "Creating Music Through Technology" project (through our partner Decibels) & sponsored by The Sobell Foundation
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A unique app is unlocking cultural venues for deaf people – starting with the world of master storyteller Roald Dahl.
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