Trusts and Foundations

Trusts and Foundations

Being deaf or living with hearing loss and tinnitus can enormously impact a person’s quality of life – but support for hearing health is chronically underfunded.

RNID CEO, Harriet Oppenheimer, stands with RNID volunteers.
RNID CEO, Harriet Oppenheimer, stands with RNID volunteers.

This leads to poorer health outcomes, people losing their independence, and preventable barriers to work, education and connection.

Your funding can transform these experiences into timely diagnoses, effective support and lasting change for people whose lives are shaped by hearing loss.

The difference you can make

Chris Hardy, hearing researcher. He stands in front of a white wall and smiles at the camera.

“Donating to RNID is an incredibly generous thing to do, and I’ve seen first-hand how transformative donations can be in the hands of RNID. Scientists really do rely on funding from organisations like RNID – our work wouldn’t be possible without it – so thank you so much to anyone who has donated in the past or is considering donating now.”

– Dr Chris Hardy, University College London

Find out how much your donation can impact people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus below. You can explore how we spend our funds here.

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£1000 – £1500

can support our RNID Near You local volunteer drop-in centres, that advise people how to get the most from their hearing aids and help them test their hearing.

Two women look at a laptop screen, smiling. They both wear headsets.

£2500

can provide crucial information and support to over 250 people via our Contact RNID service, ensuring they have direct access to life-changing support when it’s needed most.

A patient in a hospital discussing treatment with his doctor who is looking at a handheld device.

£10,000

can fund essential campaign work, such as promoting and implementing the Accessible Information Standard, making NHS and social care services accessible to deaf people and people with hearing loss.

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£50,000

can provide funding to staff our Contact RNID call centre, with expert advice for callers and their families.

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£100,000+

can fund our world class research programme, supporting ground-breaking hearing research around the world and finding treatments and cures for tinnitus and hearing loss.

What you can expect from us

  • You will have a dedicated, specialist Trust and Grants Manager to liaise with.
  • We will provide regular updates, reports and communications about how your funding is making a difference.
  • We will keep you updated on opportunities to attend exclusive events throughout the year, and to visit your funded project where possible.
  • Unique opportunities to experience the impact of your grant, with visits to labs and services and invitations to our specialist events and webinars.
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Get in touch

Get in touch with the Trusts team to discuss how we can work together.
Contact the Trusts team

Page last updated: 26 May 2026

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