Many deaf people face unfair barriers when trying to manage money or speak to a bank. We believe that everyone should feel clear, connected and confident. Especially when it comes to banking.
Clarity
We make financial communication clear and accessible through design, language and technology.
No confusion. No barriers. Just understanding.
Connection
We connect deaf individuals, banks and support organisations to create a more inclusive financial system.
Bridging gaps. Building trust.
Confidence
We empower people to take control of their finances and help banks serve them better. Because everyone deserves to bank with confidence.
Did you know? Around one-in-three UK adults is deaf, has hearing loss or tinnitus (RNID 2023) and about 86,00 use British Sign Language (BSL) as their first language.
Deaf customers or those with hearing loss often encounter difficulties when trying to navigate financial services websites, phone systems or branches. BSL users are those most likely to struggle.
That is why Signing banks UK is set up to bridge the gap between banks and their deaf customers.
Our People
Meet the Signing Banks UK Team
Breda Leyne
Director and Project Manager, ESquared/ Signing Banks UK
Tim Pascoe
Project Manager, ESquared/ Signing Banks UK
Alex Sloan
Senior Digital Project Lead & Project Manager
Sanjida Akther
Junior Project Associate & BSL User
Our Advisory Board
Meet some the people working with us to make banking clearer, fairer and easier for deaf people every day.
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