GDA news The Honeyford Communication Pot In August we hosted our first ever Play Your Cards Right game night, our take on the TV show hosted by Bruce Forsyth in the 90s, and its aim was to raise fund to launch a new BSL communication service. The Honeyford Communication Pot has been set up in memory of our deaf friend and colleague, Barbara Honeyford, who sadly passed away two years ago As a much loved BSL interpreter, this fund seeme most fitting way to honour her memory and dedication to our local Deaf community. The pot of money will be used to provide Deaf people with BSL interpreters in key situations where funding isn't available. The night itself was a big success with lots of laughs and audience participation. We started off with 40 players and each of them battled their way through the rounds to compete for the £50 cash prize - huge congratulations to Steve who won the prize, and who so generously shared it with his pal, Patrick. We were absolutely delighted and honoured to have Steve, Barbara Honeyford's partner, with us for the night. It was a truly fitting way to remember Barbara and kick-start our new Honeyford Communication Pot. GDA awarded Level 2 PQASSO Quality Mark GDA has become the first user-led charity in the county to achieve the PQASSO Quality Mark at level 2, a nationally recognised accreditation that gives both users and commissioners an external valuation of the quality and credibility of an organisation. After months of evidence gathering for a desktop review of procedures, followed by a full two-day on-site inspection, GDA was given the new via a glowing report, which included the comment, “It was very apparent to the assessor that managers, staff and volunteers are inspired and motivated by being part of a well led and ambitious organisation to deliver high quality services”. PQASSO is the only kitemark endorsed by the Charity Commission as meeting the Hallmarks of an Effective Charity.
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