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Friendship and support for people affected by hearing loss.
Who we are
Open Ears is a Christian charity established and run to support anyone affected by impaired hearing. We understand the challenges of hearing loss and provide accessible Christian fellowship, and a supportive loving community where everyone feels included, understood, and valued.
What we do
Open Ears offers a range of support and advice both to individuals facing the challenges of living with impaired hearing and to friends, families, and supporters of people with hearing loss.
Our support includes friendship, pastoral care, prayer, practical advice, opportunities to attend events, training, information on hearing loss, resources, and links to useful websites.
You are welcome to join us
Join Open Ears for our in-person and online events! Connect with others, deepen your faith, and be encouraged in a welcoming community. Everyone is welcome—discover hope and belonging with us!
Could You Be Our Next Trustee?
Join Open Ears and make a lasting difference for those living with hearing loss. As a trustee, you’ll help shape our mission, provide vital support, and extend our impact.
Discover how rewarding this role can be—click the button below to find out more and download our 'Join the Team' PDF today.
Daily Prayer
Open Ears is committed to helping anyone who is affected by hearing loss
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Community
Open Ears is more than just a community—it's a place of belonging and genuine connection. Here, every individual is not only welcomed but also cherished and where friendships are born and grow through, encouragement, acceptance and shared joy and laughter.
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Prayer & Pastoral Support
At the heart of Open Ears is a love for people and God and a commitment to prayer. Our aim is to create a supportive, secure space where your well-being and spiritual growth are not just valued but prioritised.
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Events
Our online and in-person events help create a community where we make friends, share experiences, and learn and grow together. From conferences, prayer sessions, workshops, seminars, to quiz nights and community gatherings. There’s something for everyone.
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Magazine
Delve into our quarterly magazine for the latest Open Ears updates, practical tips for living with hearing loss, puzzles, devotionals, and 'meet the team' articles. Get informed and inspired—all in a single, comprehensive read.
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Deaf Awareness
We provide deaf awareness and inclusivity advice, drawing on the personal experience and the expertise of others and their insights. We also offer guidance on suitable equipment for diverse hearing loss needs.
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Helpful Resources
Discover the support available to you and explore a variety of helpful links to hearing loss websites, along with a range of valuable resources that you may find useful.
Our Commitment to Accessibility: Captioning Services
At Open Ears, we are dedicated to creating inclusive experiences for all members of our community, especially individuals with hearing impairments. To ensure everyone can fully participate in our events and access our content, we provide professional captioning services, led by one of our talented Captioners.
"Thank you for the calendar that arrived yesterday. What a brilliant idea to make it into a prayer calendar - well done to whoever thought of it and put it all together.”
“Thank you for your love and encouragement to Mum. You were all such a lifeline and she loved being in fellowship with you all.”
“I am so grateful again for another email, simple, to the point and yet deeply understanding. I thank God for each one and for the care you pour out.”
Support Open Ears
Open Ears helps people connect with their faith and community through accessible resources, friendship and spiritual support. Your donation to the vital work of Open Ears will help us continue sharing God's love and providing hope and belonging to those with hearing impairments.
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Devotional - Proverbs 3:6
'In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.'
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