Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd

The Trust funds a range of practical interventions for children and young people with hearing impairment. This includes specialist equipment, therapies such as speech and language or audio-verbal therapy, educational support, British Sign Language courses, professional assessments, and special projects. They also support appeals against local authority educational placement decisions and other charities working with hearing-impaired young people. Grants are available for activities across the UK, with a focus on improving independence, education, and quality of life.

Individuals, registered charities, schools, and community groups can apply for support. The Trust prioritises children and young people with hearing impairment up to their mid-twenties. Applicants are encouraged to contribute towards costs if possible, but this is not a requirement. There is no restriction on faith or income level, and the Trust welcomes applications from across the UK.

The Trust does not fund ongoing staff salaries, capital works such as building or renovation projects, or retrospective costs incurred before an application is submitted. These exclusions help ensure that resources are directed towards direct, forward-looking support for hearing-impaired young people, such as equipment, therapies, and educational interventions.

The Trust provides grants for project costs, including equipment, training, and project delivery. They encourage applicants to make a contribution towards total costs if possible, but match funding is not required. Their approach is personalised and outcome-focused, ensuring support is tailored to individual needs.