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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association

Sense exists so that no one who is deafblind or has other complex disabilities is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Across the country, we support children and adults to communicate and experience the world. We provide information and advice, offer a wide range of flexible services and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Founded
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.76
Program expenses£0.76 (£78.7 million)
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association is a registered health nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £102M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association has £102M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £102M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 76% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Sense exists so that no one who is deafblind or has other complex disabilities is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Across the country, we support children and adults to communicate and experience the world. We provide information and advice, offer a wide range of flexible services and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life. Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £102M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
76% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

BE
Benjamin Francis Cooper
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

BE
Benjamin F•••••• C•••••
Trustee
BR
Brian S••••••••
Trustee
JE
Jeremy C•••••••• L••••••
Trustee
MA
Mark N••••••• C••••••
Trustee
NA
Nathan T•••••
Trustee
PH
Philip C•••••• R•••••••••
Trustee
SI
Simon T•••• J••••
Trustee
VI
Vivienne H•••• H••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£101.9M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£95.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£86.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£82.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£75.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association This page 84 £101.9 million 76%
Compassion in Action 89 £800,706 100%
West Sussex Mind 89 £3.6 million 96%
Worcestershire Association of Carers 89 £1.5 million 93%
Helpforce Community 89 £1.6 million 96%
Headway Birmingham & Solihull 89 £2.2 million 93%
Emmaus Bristol 89 £788,306 98%
The Peaceful Place Ltd 89 £748,485 98%
Hoxton Hall 89 £825,165 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association

What is Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association?
Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association is a health nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Sense exists so that no one who is deafblind or has other complex disabilities is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Across the country, we support children and adults to communicate and experience the world. We provide information and advice, offer a wide range of flexible services and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
When was Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association founded?
Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association was founded in 1984.
Where is Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association trustworthy?
Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association's website?
https://www.sense.org.uk
Are donations to Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.