Thank you for supporting our BBC Radio 4 Appeal and showing you care about people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Your kind donation will give someone like Charlotte the information and support they need to rebuild confidence and reconnect with the people around them.

Charlotte’s story

"When I was learning to talk, I couldn’t sound out words correctly – it turned out I couldn’t hear properly! I struggled throughout school with bullying because of the way I sounded, and I felt very isolated. My hearing loss can be overwhelming and anxiety-provoking – it definitely impacts my mental wellbeing.

"It’s only now that I’m in my thirties that I’m finally getting things in place. The information I received from RNID has been incredibly helpful. The world may not be loud, but it’s full of colour and beauty."