Help Bring WatchWord Smart Glasses to UK Cinemas

Every £5,000 raised = One cinema equipped with a WatchWord closed-captioning system!



Imagine going to the cinema but not being able to fully enjoy the film because captions are only available at limited screenings—if at all. For millions of deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the UK, this is a daily frustration. WatchWord closed-captioning smart glasses provide a solution, delivering captions directly to the viewer—at any screening, at any time.

How This Campaign Works

Instead of simply donating to us, every £5,000 raised will fund the installation of a full WatchWord system in a UK cinema, including:

✅ Two pairs of smart captioning glasses

✅ A server, charging dock & allocation tablet (for multi-screen venues)

✅ Installation & setup (£550 value)

✅ Two years of software licensing (£745 value)

How Cinemas Are Chosen (Ensuring Fairness & Compliance)

We want your input! When you donate, you can nominate a cinema by adding its postcode in the comments. However, to ensure fairness and compliance with UK regulations, the final decision will be made by an independent panel based on:

✔ The level of community support shown through nominations

✔ The cinema’s ability to support and maintain the system

✔ The potential impact on the local deaf and hard-of-hearing community

If a nominated cinema is unable to accept the system, the panel will select the next most suitable venue.

Why WatchWord?

Traditional captioned screenings are few and far between. WatchWord changes that by:

✔ Displaying captions via smart glasses, so they don’t interfere with the big screen.

✔ Allowing users to enjoy any film, at any time—no more waiting for limited subtitled showings.

✔ Working seamlessly in the background, giving cinemas an easy accessibility upgrade.

Your Support = Real Change

By donating, you’re helping deaf and hard-of-hearing people regain equal access to cinema. Every £1 brings us closer to another cinema installation. Share this campaign, spread the word, and let’s make UK cinemas truly inclusive!

FAQs

❓ Can I nominate any cinema?

Yes! As long as it’s in the UK and willing to accept the system. If a nominated cinema cannot accept it, the panel will choose another suitable venue.

❓ What is the panel’s role?

The panel ensures that the selection process is fair, legal, and based on impact—not just the number of nominations or donations.

❓ How do the smart glasses work?

WatchWord glasses display subtitles only to the wearer, syncing perfectly with the film. The system is designed for ease of use—just collect the glasses, put them on, and enjoy the film!

❓ Can I track the fundraising progress?

Yes! We’ll provide updates each time we approach £5,000 and announce which cinema is next to receive a system.

Donate Today & Help Make Cinemas More Accessible!

Every contribution—big or small—helps make cinemas accessible to more people. Let’s change the way captioning works, together.

Share this campaign with friends, family, and your local cinema to spread the word!