GDA is delighted to announce we will be working in partnership with Action Deafness - a fellow deaf-led charity. This partnership marks an important step in strengthening our long-term sustainability and extending the reach of our specialist services, enabling us to support even more Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people across Gloucestershire.

 

Through this collaboration, both organisations will share expertise, resources and best practice to enhance the quality, consistency and impact of services. Our shared aim is to ensure that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people are fully supported, empowered and able to achieve their potential.

 

This integration is a positive and carefully considered step forward. It will build on GDA’s strong local presence and trusted reputation, while creating new opportunities for growth and development. GDA will continue to deliver its impactful services from its current base, with day-to-day support, clinics and events continuing as planned. For people accessing our services, it will remain very much business as usual - with the same dedicated teams and continued commitment to high-quality support.

 

Our shared vision remains unchanged: a society where people living with any level of deafness can live empowered and fulfilling lives. With a proud history spanning over 100 years, GDA looks ahead with confidence, strengthening its future while continuing to serve the community.

 

A message from GDA’s senior leadership team:

“This partnership brings together two long-standing organisations with deep roots in the deaf community. It provides a strong foundation to sustain and develop GDA’s services, ensuring we can continue to meet the needs of our community both now and in the future.”

 

A message from Action Deafness:

“This integration reflects a shared commitment to deaf-led values, quality services and long-term sustainability. By working alongside GDA, we are strengthening local delivery while building a more resilient and connected organisation for the future. Our priority is to ensure continuity, stability and growth so that deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people across Gloucestershire continue to receive the support they need, both now and in the years ahead.”

 

If you have any questions or would like to know more about this partnership, please contact the team. We are excited about what lies ahead and have an ambitious programme of activities planned for the year. Visit our events page to see what’s coming up — we always look forward to welcoming you in person. www.gda.org.uk/events