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Chime

The National Association for the Deaf

Dublin, Ireland

DisabilityHealthEmployment & SkillsChildren & YouthTax-deductible donations
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Profile last updated: October 3, 2026

About

Chime is a charity based in Dublin, Ireland working on disability, health, employment & skills +1 more.

Chime is the national charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Ireland. It provides hearing care and hearing aid services, assistive technology, advice and information, social groups, mentoring for young people, and tinnitus support. Chime also advocates for improved health and education services, workplace accessibility and full social inclusion. It serves people across Ireland through resource centres, outreach clinics and a head office in Dublin.

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

Company limited by guarantee

Legal name

The National Association for the Deaf

Registration

21627

Focus areas

DeafHard of HearingTinnitusHearing aidsAdvocacyAssistive technologySocial groups

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

DisabilityHealthEmployment & SkillsChildren & Youth

Works for

People with disabilitiesChildrenYouthFamilies

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Explore Mentoring Programme

Employment & Skills · Ireland

Mentoring and work experience to help young Deaf and Hard of Hearing people transition into the workplace, with advice and Deaf awareness training for employers.

Newly Diagnosed Weekend

Children & Youth · Ireland

Weekend events for parents of children recently diagnosed with hearing loss, offering information, peer support and childcare.

Tinnitus Support Programme

Health · Ireland

A two-week initiative helping people understand and manage tinnitus through education, practical techniques and self-management strategies.

Community Outreach Programme

Disability · Ireland

Free support and advice clinics held in locations across Ireland for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who live far from a Chime Resource Centre.

Countries of operation

Ireland

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGrantsGovernment fundingEarned income

Ways to support

DonateFundraiseMembershipShop

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Health Service Executive, humm.ie

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