About Us

The Deafness Resource Centre provides services that aim to empower, support and enhance the quality of life of D/deaf people.

“St Helens and District Society for Deaf People” was established in St Helens in 1928. In 2009, the charity became a registered incorporated charity and was renamed Deafness Resource Centre.

The organisation is managed by a committee made up of Deaf and hearing people.

Currently our Services are offered across the borough’s of Halton & St Helens, the Communication Service covers the North West of England.

According to UK statistics, 1 in 7 people have some form of deafness – they could be your friends, family, customers, colleagues or visitors.

The Deafness Resource Centre provides services for D/deaf people, their Carer’s and Families. We offer information and guidance to other Service Providers in the area to ensure that their services are fully accessible for D/deaf people.

We welcome new members on to the Management Committee, particularly those people who have skills / experience / knowledge in the following areas:

• Deaf issues
• Marketing and Promotion
• Building Management
• Staff Management
• Accounting
• Business Planning
• Income Generation
• Networking

The Committee currently meets once every two months. A full induction is given to new members.