Loud Shirt Day UK

Get Loud in October for deaf children!

Be a champion for deaf children this October and get loud in your loud shirt to raise vital funds, so Auditory Verbal UK can support more deaf children get an equal start in life.

Loud Shirt Day is celebrated on Friday 18 October 2024, but you can get loud any time in October!

How To Take Part?

This October, we challenge you to be LOUD and raise funds.

Some ways you can be loud:

Wear a loud shirt every Friday for the month of October
Go for a 5K run or walk in your loud shirt
Do a dog jog with your four-legged friend
Host a Loud Shirt Day quiz in loud shirts at your workplace or school
Make loud treats for a bake sale

Take on a challenge in your loud shirt, such as a bungee jump, inflatable 5K or half marathon!

The possibilities to do it loud for deaf children are endless!

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Don’t forget to tag #LoudShirtDay if you’re sharing on social media!

Celebrity supporters

We're so grateful to all the famous faces who are helping deaf children to get an equal start in life by wearing a loud shirt.

Jodie Ounsley

Deaf England Rugby player Jodie Ounsley sets sporting challenge for Loud Shirt Day 2020. Read more about Jodie here.

Melvyn Prior

BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter took part with a loud shirt and Prince William mask!

Melvyn Prior

Anna Morris

Comedian Anna Morris, who also has a hearing loss, shared a selfie with fans on Loud Shirt Day 2019.

James McVey

The Vamps star has taken part in Loud Shirt twice, sharing his pictures with thousands of fans on social media.

Len Goodman

Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman dug out his jazziest shirt for Loud Shirt Day 2018.

Zoe Sugg

YouTuber Zoella posted in her brightest top and shared a selfie on social media.

Graham Norton

TV presenter and comedian, Graham Norton, posed in a loud shirt to show his support for creating a sound future for deaf children.

Jeremy Paxman

British journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Paxman has showed his support for our Loud Shirt Day campaign. In 2017 Paxman also presented Auditory Verbal UK with the Model of Excellence Award from the Centre for Social Justice.

Dame Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie showed her support for deaf children for the second year in a row! The Scottish musician, who has a hearing loss herself, truly challenges perceptions of what deaf people can achieve.

Tim Henman

Former British number one tennis player, Tim Henman, has showed his support for Loud Shirt Day 2017.

Malorie Blackman

British children's author Malorie Blackman believes that deaf children should have the same opportunities in life as hearing children, and so she showed her support for Loud Shirt Day!

We are so grateful to all the celebrities who have taken part in Loud Shirt Day to date including Usain Bolt, Mel C, Ben Cohen, Paloma Faith, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Len Goodman, Tyger Drew-Honey, Keith Lemon, Matt Lucas, Annie Mac, Daniel Radcliffe, Rachel Stevens, Lord Alan Sugar, Maisie Williams, Zoe Sugg, Jo Harman, Anna Williamson, James McVey, Anna Morris, Will Young and Anna Morris!

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Help create a sound future for deaf children this Loud Shirt Day by wearing a loud shirt and donating to Auditory Verbal UK. For every £10 raised, you are helping transform the lives of deaf babies and children across the UK.
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