Active 01964878 40 years old

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE is a UK charity incorporated in 1985 that trains and places assistance dogs with deaf and hard-of-hearing people. It holds a Gambling Commission licence, which allows it to run fundraising lotteries to support its charitable work.

Positive Signals

  • Incorporated since 1985 — over 40 years of continuous operation
  • Active company status
  • A+ company score of 100
  • 13 UK-resident directors on the current board
  • Clean compliance record with no outstanding charges

Overview

Gambling Connection: HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE holds an active Gambling Commission licence, used to run charitable fundraising lotteries. It isn't a commercial gambling operator and its core purpose is providing assistance dogs to deaf people across the UK.

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE is a private company limited by guarantee, a structure commonly used by UK charities and non-profit organisations. It has been active since its incorporation on 26 November 1985, giving it over 40 years of continuous operation. Its SIC code, 88100, covers social work activities without accommodation, reflecting its charitable purpose rather than a commercial gambling interest.

The company's presence in this database stems from its Gambling Commission licence, which it uses to operate fundraising lotteries rather than commercial gambling products. This is common among established UK charities that run prize draws or raffles as a means of raising money. Its A+ company score of 100 reflects a long incorporation history, active status, a full board of UK-resident directors, and a clean compliance record with no outstanding charges.

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE holds a PSC exemption statement registered in 2017, confirming that no individual or entity holds significant control over the organisation, consistent with how charitable bodies are typically governed. The board is large, with 13 current directors drawn from UK residents.

Governance

The company has a large board of 13 current directors, all UK-resident, which is typical for a charity of this scale. A PSC exemption statement filed in 2017 confirms no individual or entity holds significant control, consistent with charitable governance structures.

Linked UKGC Operators

This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:

Directors & Officers

Current Officers

Current directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Status
BROCKLESBY, Chris Director Active
CORBIN, Christopher Director Active
VERSCHOOR, Stephanie Anne Marije Director Active
GORDON, Andrea Director Active
SKOURAS, Costas Director Active
MARSHALL, Stephen Anthony Leslie Director Active
SCHULTZ, Thomas Werner Bruno Director Active
DAVIS, Paul Richard Gillman Director Active
SELF, Heather Director Active
BURNESS, Emily Martha Director Active
HEATH, Sarah Elizabeth Director Active
O'DONOVAN-ROSSA, Christina Margaret Patricia Director Active
DOWNES, Barry Stephen Director Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
HEDLEY, Clifford Mark Secretary
HEDLEY, Clifford Mark Secretary
MCKAY, Charles Christian Director
CASEY, Rachel Alison, Dr Director
MILSOM, Karen Belinda Director
COOTE, Michael Stephen Director
HAY, David Leslie Director
ENGLAND, Kathryn Ann Director
BOWERS, Alan Christopher Director
WISEMAN, Pauline Anne Director
RAMSDEN, Richard Thomas, Professor Director
HARRIS, Hilary, Dr Director
HOLMES, Jeremy Wealbund Director
SHUCKBURGH, Ben Evelyn Director
HARRISON, Anne Victoria, Dr Director
HUNT, Victoria Augusta Director
KEIR, Kenneth William Director
ROLES, Philippa Jane, Dr Director
BURCHETT, Gary Peter Director
HESTER, Paul Richard Secretary
HESTER, Paul Richard Secretary
BURGESS, David Cyril Director
SMITH, Jennifer Mary Director
HORSLEY, Adrian Mark Director
MENZIES, Janet Helen Director
FREELAND, Andrew Peter Director
BOWER, John Stephen Morton Director
FORD, Ian Garnet Secretary
FORD, Ian Garnet Secretary
SPURLING, John Damien, Sir Director
HARRIS, Hilary, Dr Director
MCINNES, Doreen Anne Secretary
MCINNES, Doreen Anne Secretary
CRWYS WILLIAMS, David Owen, Air Vice Marshal Director
MUNRO FAURE, Malcolm Director
MUNRO FAURE, Malcolm Secretary
MUNRO FAURE, Malcolm Secretary
GAYWOOD, Roger Malcolm Director
CHASE, Patrick Director
MCINNES, Doreen Anne Secretary
MCINNES, Doreen Anne Director
MCINNES, Doreen Anne Secretary
CLARK, Faith Beatrice Director
JOHNS, Richard, Air Chief Marshal Sir Director
CLARK, Nigel Culliford Director
HARRIS, Rodney, Professor Director
WILLCOX, Norman Richard Director
PEAGAM, Anthony Steven Director
LAVELLE, Richard John Director
JOHNSTON, Barrie Colin Director
WRIGHT, Paul, Sir Director
WILLETT, George Herbert Director
CONWAY, Anne Georgina Director
TURNER, William Trevor Director
COLLIER, Raymond John Director
WRIGHT, Beatrice, Lady Director
BLUNT, Anthony Gordon Secretary
BLUNT, Anthony Gordon Secretary
BLUNT, Anthony Gordon Director
HILBERY, Anthony David Rowland Director
COOPER, Shirley Ann Director
SINGLETON, William Brian Director
BENSON, Margaret Aileen Director
SHIELD, William Director
SCOTT-ORDISH, Lesley Director
COULTER, John Gordon Director
COX, Jean Emma Director
RADCLIFFE, Anthony Director
BALDWIN, Peter Robert, Sir Director
MOSTYN-OWEN, Faith Director
FOGLE, Bruce Director
FORWOOD, Dudley Richard Bowt, Sir Director
JOHNSTON, John Frederick Dame, Lt Colnel Sir Director
JENKINS, Michael Director
BALDWIN, Clarissa Mary Director

Ownership & Significant Control

PSC Exemption Statement

This company has declared that no individual or entity has significant control.

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