How We Fix Deaf Access

The Problem

Large spoken language agency contracts result in:

• Missed appointments, no-shows and last-minute cancellations
• Poor communication and user-friendly systems
• Interpreters and Deaf people excluded from bookings

See reports by RNID/SignHealth and the BSL Advisory Board.

Our Approach

• Deaf-Led & Accessible: Guided by the lived experience of those we serve.
• Community Owned: Built, governed, and sustained by the British Deaf community.
• Innovation-First: Redefining interpreting services through modern, agile solutions.

We don't just deliver BSL services; we invest in the social fabric of the Deaf community. Watch the video below to see how our unique approach drives genuine public sector transformation.

Our Co-operative

• Who owns it: We are 100% owned and governed by the British Deaf community.
• How decisions are made: Our strategy is shaped through democratic participation, ensuring lived experience leads every choice.
• Where money goes: Surplus is reinvested into community initiatives and social innovation rather than private shareholders.

By keeping ownership and decision-making within the community, we ensure that every penny of profit is reinvested back into the people and projects that empower the British Deaf community.

Our Impact

• Frameworks - We are now on national and regional frameworks and can deliver better value for public sector organisations.
• Social impact - We provide more than just BSL services; we bridge the gap between public sector innovation and the lived experience of the Deaf community.
• Fulfilment rates - see image below for our unbelievable stats from 2025

Support Signalise

Signalise is a community-owned social enterprise powered by the people we serve. We invite you to be part of this change—whether you are a community member looking for ownership or a commissioner/buyer looking for great services with industry-leading social value.

Choose your path to help us redefine Deaf-led services.