Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM on 8th September!

It was wonderful to see so many of you and to have the opportunity to share what we have been doing over the past year.

We've put together a newsletter which gives you an overview of who we are, what we do, and what we have achieved over the past year. We hope you enjoy reading it and finding out more about EDCS.

We are always looking for new volunteers to join us. If you would like to get involved, why not come along to one of our meetings or get in touch by emailing info@essexdcs.org.uk.

We'd love to hear from you!

Thank you again for your continued support.

Newsletter

Who are we?

Essex Deaf Children's Society (EDCS) is a registered UK charity that supports deaf children, young people, and their families across Essex, Southend, and Thurrock. We have been a registered charity since 1984 and we are run entirely by volunteers.

What is our mission?

• To provide support and advice to families of deaf children
• Reduce isolation by bringing families together
• Organise social events and activities for deaf children
• Raise awareness of deafness and British Sign Language
• Work with other organisations to improve opportunities for deaf children

What have we funded this year?

• £300 towards the cost of hall hire for Voices Unheard CIC
• £500 towards the cost of two baking events at St Clere’s School
• £266.50 towards the cost of taking students from St Clere's to see the musical Starlight Express
• £869.85 towards Families of Deaf Children CIC bowling events
• £80 towards the cost of Glebe Primary School’s Resource Base visit to Colchester Zoo
• £55 for Little Sparkles Pre-School Group trip to the Sensory Room at Megacentre
• £81 for Little Sparkles Pre-School Group trip to Hadleigh Rare Breeds Centre
• Ongoing bimonthly subsidised tennis lessons at Great Baddow Lawn Tennis Club

Events we have organised this year

Fundraising

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has made a donation. Your support makes everything we do possible. Without your kindness and generosity, we simply could not continue to run these events.

Extra special thanks go to:

Jack who raised £2245 walking from Clacton Bowling Club to Frinton Bowling Club

Hanna who raised £520 running the Colchester half marathon

Thanks also go to Vanguard for supplying the Easter Eggs for our Easter party.

Would you like to join us?

• Make a lasting difference – Volunteer with Essex Deaf Children's Society and help create opportunities, friendships, and brighter futures for deaf children and their families.
• Become a Trustee – Use your skills, experience, and ideas to help shape the future of our charity. No previous trustee experience is needed.
• Give what you can – Whether you have a few hours to volunteer at events or want to take on a trustee role, every contribution makes a real difference.
• Join a passionate team – Meet like-minded people and be part of a charity dedicated to supporting deaf children across Essex.
• Your time changes lives – By volunteering or becoming a trustee, you'll help ensure local deaf children and their families continue to receive vital support and opportunities.

For more information:

Email: info@essexdcs.org.uk
www.essexdcs.org.uk
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