The Family Centre (Deaf Children) is a registered charity (1196287)

We are a small local charity based in Bristol. We welcome all families who are living with a hearing loss from mild to profound. Some of our members use British Sign Language and some do not. We provide a BSL Interpreter at all our activity sessions, events and workshops to ensure they are accessible to all.

What we aim to achieve

1. Improve family cohesion within the families of deaf children
2. Improve communication within families
3. Develop children’s deaf identity, self-confidence and self-esteem
4. Reduce isolation, increase socialisation and strengthen links with the community of deaf children and their families
5. Improve deaf awareness within families and the community

We provide a range of support services that include:

1. Fun and educational activity programmes and events for families, children and young people
2. Advocacy support
3. Health and wellbeing services and activities
4. Teddy ear clinics
5. Individual tailored support
6. Family sign courses
7. Peer support groups

As a charity, we rely on grant funding, community donations and the kind support of local volunteers to run our free services, activities and events.