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Look LOUD! Dial down the decibels and crank up the style

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Dress to impress with your loudest, most colourful clothes, and raise money for RNID at your Look LOUD! dress-up day.

There are over 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus. That’s one in three of us.

Perhaps you are one of them, or you have a loved one who is part of our community. Whatever your reason for hosting an event, your commitment to raising awareness and much-needed funds has not gone unnoticed and we are very grateful for your support.

Keep your ears safe, dial down the decibels, and crank up your style at your Look LOUD! dress-up day.

What is a Look LOUD! dress-up day?

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Amplify your style

Grab your most colourful, vibrant clothes – think neon, bright colours or crazy patterns. Anything that turns heads.

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Donate to RNID

You’ll be helping to support the people in our communities.

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Share on socials

Take some selfies and post on social media using the hashtag #LookLOUD!

When and where?

Whenever and wherever you want.

You can join in the fun anytime and anywhere, just choose a date that works for your school, club, workplace, friends or family.

Dress loud, donate and share your style on social media.

Why hold a Look LOUD! dress-up day?

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People who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus are cut off by society every day.

Their needs are not being met, people’s attitudes towards them are often negative and not enough money is spent on research.

At RNID, we believe in aworld without barriers for deaf people – and you can help.

How will my Look LOUD! event help?

It might seem small, but when you wear your boldest and brightest clothes for a LookLOUD! dress-up day, you are starting a conversation – and it has to start somewhere.

You are helping to break down the barriers that our communities face, as well as raising awareness and much-needed funds that will go towards our work to make the world more inclusive.

  • £10 could cover the cost of five people taking the RNID hearing check. Our freeservice has so far helped over 450,000 people to look after their hearing health.
  • £25 could pay for essential laboratory equipment to aid in a biomedical researchproject aiming to discover a treatment for tinnitus.
  • £50 could pay for two hours of a Contact RNID Coordinator’s time, offering life-changing information to the people who need it.
  • £100 could pay for 80 minutes with Sign Live, an invaluable communication toolwhich allows BSL users to contact RNID using an interpreter.
  • £250 could pay for one member of staff to receive Samaritans training. Thisspecialist training enables staff to deliver life-saving support to people in crisis.
  • £350 could pay for one member of staff to receive Tinnitus Advisor Training. Last year we supported over 21,000 people through our free and confidential Contact RNID service.

Join us for a fun day of funky fashion and fundraising.

Let’s Look LOUD! for a great cause.


Register your dress-up day with us for free resources and support

We’re here to support you with making your event a success.

Sign up below and you’ll have free access to helpful guidance and lots of resources for you to use. By providing us with your contact details we’ll be able to keep in touch, you can tell us how your event has gone, and we’ll be here to support you along the way.

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Dress to impress and listen smart

But just like you can dress to impress at your Look LOUD! event, you can also listen smart when you’re out having fun.

So, whether you’re rocking your boldest outfit at a festival or wearing your brightest leggings whilst working out to music, don’t forget to protect your hearing. Turn the volume down, take breaks, or wear earplugs – these simple steps will make a big difference.

Did you know?

Experts agree that exposure to noise at or above 85 decibels (like loud music or noisy environments) can harm the cells in your ears.

This can lead to hearing loss or a ringing in the ears known as tinnitus.


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Page last updated: 7 January 2025

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