Christmas Lift Appeal: Thank you for helping us reach our target
We’re delighted to share that our Christmas Lift Appeal has now closed, and thanks to the generosity of our community, we successfully raised £13,421.75, the full amount needed to fund a new accessible lift at our historic Albany Street home.
This achievement ensures that Deaf Action’s building remains open, welcoming and accessible to everyone who uses it.
Why this mattered
For generations, our Albany Street building has been a vital hub for the deaf community. From community groups and BSL classes to performances, events and quiet moments in the Brennan Library, it’s a place for connection, learning, celebration and culture.
When our external lift broke beyond repair, it posed a serious barrier for wheelchair users, older community members and anyone unable to use the stairs.
Thanks to this appeal, we’ve been able to move forward with installing a brand-new lift and restoring step-free access throughout the building.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible
This appeal was powered by collective effort, creativity and generosity. We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised, attended events, bought raffle tickets or supported the appeal in other ways.
A special thank you goes to:
Community fundraising and events
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Community Club Christmas Party and raffle supporters
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Participants and organisers of the Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival
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Everyone who took part in BSL Burns Week, including ticket buyers, raffle supporters and guests at our BSL Burns Supper and Silent Auction
Community and individual supporters
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Deaf History Scotland
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Marlow Grammar School bake sale supporters
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The late Gordon Grant, through an in-memory fundraiser
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Bonnetmakers and Dyers of the Trades House of Glasgow
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Albany Deaf Church
Raffle prize donors
Including local businesses, organisations and members of our BSL Level 1 classes who generously donated prizes.
Corporate supporters
Thank you to our corporate supporters who contributed through donations, community funds and charity nominations.
Every contribution, large or small, played a part in reaching our target and making this project possible.
Looking ahead
Reaching this goal is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people come together around a shared commitment to access, inclusion and community.
Thank you once again for being part of this journey and for helping protect a vital home for the deaf community.
Find out more about the Christmas Lift Appeal and its impact here.
