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Deaf Community Hub Saved by Charity Takeover
6 Aug
Summary
- A charity has taken over the running of a vital deaf community hub.
- The building, originally put up for sale due to financial issues, is now gifted.
- Services like social clubs and audiology care will continue at the site.
The building housing the West Norfolk Deaf Association (WNDA) in King's Lynn has been gifted to the charity Deaf Connexions (DC), resolving concerns about its future. WNDA had put the Railway Road property up for sale earlier this year due to financial challenges, primarily stemming from increased maintenance costs and a drop in bookings post-pandemic.
DC's chief executive, Matthew Talbot, expressed pride in securing the building's future, emphasizing its importance to the local deaf community for many years. The hub will continue to offer advice, activities, and community space. WNDA will also maintain its hearing hub services on-site, ensuring continuity for users relying on audiology care and social clubs.
Parts of the historic building date back to 1886 and include a large meeting room and a children's playroom. The deaf community and charitable grants successfully raised funds to purchase the building in 1997. This new arrangement by Deaf Connexions ensures these vital community resources remain accessible.
