"Thank you for the opportunity to work with your community. We both enjoyed our time at the SVP deaf centre in Newcastle and are looking forward to returning in the summer to continue to deliver workshops to the children involved with the sessions which was great to see! It really brought joy to us to see the children thriving and taking something away from this experience." -NatWest Bank 

"I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you and your team for your support and generosity in hosting my colleagues. In the afternoon, we came together to reflect on our visits, and it was wonderful to hear how much everyone enjoyed their time at the Deaf Centre. They were truly inspired by the work you do and eager to share their experiences." -NGPS Social Prescribing team

"This is life changing! Now I can be like everyone else and go to the pictures with my friends and family whenever I want. I love Sci Fi films and now I’ve got something that would have come out of a Sci Fi film a few years ago right here in my hands!”. -Smart Glasses AI Research -Young Deaf Participant

"My words is not enough to say my gratitude for the help you gave and from your funders. I can’t express here at how you touched my life and brighten up my gloomy days. All your thoughtfulness is highly appreciated. Somehow, some day I will reciprocate this help in the community in any other ways I can reach. Thanks a lot." - Parent

"DCYG Membership has helped me build relationships and over these few weeks it has given me a place where I feel comfortable without fear of being judged. I really appreciate this supportive, welcoming environment and l hope for these to be more regular sessions."

"I love how informative, inclusive and inspiring the DCYG programme is. I am able to communicate with the deaf and hard of hearing participants and we all work together on making films. I learned a lot from the programme and will cherish this experience for ever."

"DCYG membership inspired me to become a Deaf Centre volunteer. I recently started to support the staff in the café to gain work experience. Thank you so much for this opportunity!"

"Thank you for always being there for me. My time at DCYG had the best moments - it was like faith that we met. I will be updating you on my journey to becoming an architect!"

"It was fun in so many levels. I remember the day we went to the Newcastle University. We played so many fun games and also had a cooking and nutrition session where we made pasta. It also helped me overcome my fear of dogs when we went to the farm. It was a really fun day."

"We have had so many amazing journeys and the Deaf Centre has given me so many core memories I will always remember. It has impacted so much in my life and I will really miss everyone I met in every step of my life in this amazing journey! I hope to see everyone soon."

"DC Family Hub - Best experience of this mum’s life"

"Each and every activity was enjoyable, food was super great" 

"All Volunteers were amazing, polite, friendly and always respectful to all."

"The efforts you all put to make our holidays memorable was remarkable"

"How grateful I am to be able to attend and appreciate all you do for the young Deaf Community."

"We loved being included in the events over Christmas. Making Christmas crafts and learning new skills was a lot of fun! Our home is filled with origami hearts thanks to the volunteers and their patience with us all" 

"Thank you for the time and effort that you put in to it all, for helping us with the crafts, for the gifts, and for the wonderful food. We are already looking forward to the next lot of activities we can join." 

"Hello! I want to say big thank you for everything doing for my kids. Going on a trip by train and coach was highlight of their summer! Thank you DC Team!"

"My son loved the trip to the theatre and that was his first time there. He loves day trips you offer us to go as a family" 

"Going to the rugby match was fantastic! It was first time for us and we really appreciate what you do for our kids, thank you so much!"

"Through your work with young Deaf children you strongly advocate in many different ways for their education, well-being, inclusion and health. May God always bless what you do! My son will remember the Deaf Centre forever! You are all very dear to our hearts!"