Cacdp

CACDP t/a Signature is the awarding body for deafness related qualifications such as British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness. We also hold registers for Language Service Professionals.

Activities & Mission

CACDP t/a Signature is the awarding body for deafness related qualifications such as British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness. We also hold registers for Language Service Professionals.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,623,208

Latest Expenditure

£1,578,330

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,041

Charitable Activities £1,503,629

Other Trading £95,704

Investments £22,834

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,578,330

Raising Funds £0

Governance £28,366

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,623,208	£1,578,330	£1,578,330	£1,731,394	£1,724,863	15 / 0
2024	£1,533,362	£1,409,558	£1,409,558	£1,643,840	£1,643,840	13 / 0
2023	£1,254,979	£1,101,329	£1,100,367	£1,529,311	£1,511,814	12 / 0
2022	£958,442	£798,462	£798,462	£1,375,661	£1,375,661	11 / 0
2021	£886,870	£757,767	£757,767	£1,215,681	£1,215,681	10 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cacdp

What does Cacdp do?

CACDP t/a Signature is the awarding body for deafness related qualifications such as British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness. We also hold registers for Language Service Professionals.

How much income did Cacdp report in 2025?

Cacdp reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cacdp registered as a charity?

Cacdp was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1998 as charity number 1071662. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Cacdp?

Cacdp is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cacdp operate?

Cacdp operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Cacdp a registered charity?

Yes — Cacdp is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071662.