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Celebrating deaf culture and community is an essential part of what we do.

Services to deaf people in their first or preferred language; usually British Sign Language (BSL) | Consultancy | Interpreting and Communication Services | Training Centre- DeafAdvance | Translation and more
Visit our website: www.royaldeaf.org.uk With deaf people, and in collaboration with others, we innovate and deliver the services that deaf people want and need. Founded in 1841, RAD is one of the oldest charities working with deaf people in the UK. We are proud of our heritage and are passionate about making sure that RAD continues to develop so that it remains relevant to the needs and aspirations of deaf people. Services:
Advice and Employability
Advocacy and Wellbeing
Consultancy
Independent Living
Interpreting and Communication
Training Centre - DeafAdvance
Translation
YouthAdvance

For more information, please visit our website: www.royaldeaf.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 1081949 | Company registered in England No. 3973353 | Founded 1841 | Patron: His Majesty King Charles III

31/10/2026

Family fun at the British Library! 🤙

Paul and Estelle recently attended the British Library’s Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine event on behalf of RAD, delivering a lively activity for children and families.

The event brought people together alongside over 20 other organisations to create an accessible event filled with chances to make, move, sign and explore. 📚

It’s always a pleasure to be part of events like this!

29/10/2026

Meet Rowan, one of our BSL Level 2 students! 👋

Rowan shares what she loves about learning BSL with RAD, from our brilliant teachers to the inclusive classroom environment.

Here’s what she had to say:

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Hello.

My name is Rowan, and I am learning BSL with RAD.

I love RAD because the teachers are so funny and are always joking.

The class is really inclusive.

Thank you, RAD.

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Interested in learning BSL or taking your signing skills to the next level? Find out more about our BSL courses here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ztsPm0

28/10/2026

A brilliant evening with Deaf Run Club! 🏃

Last night, more than 40 members of Deaf Run Club came together for a 5k run, followed by an evening of celebrations and awards.

RAD was delighted to support the event by opening up our office space for the occasion, providing a place for everyone to come together and celebrate their achievements.

Thank you to Deaf Run Club for letting us be part of the evening. It’s great to see the community coming together like this.

23/10/2026

We're looking for a Media Coordinator & Registered Sign Language Translator to join Team RAD! 🎬🤟

Are you a Registered Sign Language Translator passionate about accessible media, high-quality BSL translation, and creating content that truly connects with deaf audiences?

This is an exciting, varied hybrid role based between home and our dedicated London filming studio in Angel. You’ll be delivering professional translations, coordinating projects from start to finish, and helping shape the future of RAD Media.

🔹 Location: Hybrid (RAD London Office / Studio)
🔹 Contract: Permanent (Full-time, Part-time considered)
🔹 Must be: NRCPD Registered (RSLT)

Find out more and apply online today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zkKMG0

19/10/2026

The future of the deaf community, in their own words. 💬

Today, we’re sharing the hopes and ideas written by the students and young people who visited our exhibition at RAD HQ during International Week of Deaf People.

They had plenty of great ideas about accessibility, deaf spaces, and making BSL part of everyday life.

Take a look at what our young visitors had to say ➡️

17/10/2026

Congratulations to our latest BSL Level 1 students! 🎓

We love seeing our learners achieve their goals - a huge well done to this group from Islington Council, who recently passed their Level 1 exams with us at RAD!

It’s always fantastic to see organisations and individuals taking proactive steps toward creating a more accessible, inclusive world through BSL.

If you’re feeling inspired to start your own BSL journey, our next in-person Signature-accredited BSL Level 1 course starts on Monday 23 November at our London office in Angel. There’s no prior experience needed, just enthusiasm to learn!

👉 Book your place or find out more about our BSL courses on our website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z9hbH0

11/10/2026

Ready to start your British Sign Language journey? 👋

Join our face-to-face Signature-accredited BSL Level 1 course at our London office in Angel this November!

Designed for complete beginners, our Level 1 course teaches you everyday vocabulary, greetings, and essential phrases so you can start communicating confidently in BSL, whether for work, study, or personal interest.

📍 Where: RAD London Office (Angel)
📅 When: Mondays from 23 November, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Spaces are limited. Book your place today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y-MF00

09/10/2026

What do you want to see in the future for the deaf community? 💭

Our 185th anniversary exhibition was a fantastic opportunity to look back at our history, but it was just as important to look ahead to where we need to go next.

During International Week of Deaf People, we invited visitors to leave a note sharing their thoughts, hopes, and priorities for the future.

From small everyday changes to big structural shifts, our visitors each contributed to a vision our community has for a more accessible future.

Here are just a few of the notes left by our visitors ➡️

07/10/2026

A special thank you to our local neighbors at DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross for supporting our International Week of Deaf People celebrations! 🏨

Community support makes all the difference during weeks like this, and we really appreciate their warm welcome and help in bringing people together for the occasion.

02/10/2026

International Week of Deaf People 2026: One week with hundreds of smiles, signs, and shared moments.

It’s hard to put into words what a special week we had at RAD… so we put together a video instead!

Seeing our London space so full of life, conversation, and creativity all week long was the best way to mark this special occasion in our 185th year. To every visitor, presenter, and supporter who made the celebrations so lively and memorable: thank you!

Here’s the full-week wrap-up! 🎬

Address

Crystal Wharf, 36 Graham Street
London
N1 8GJ

Telephone

+443006882525

Website

http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk/

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