Ican Charity
Also known as: I C a N, I Can, Ican, Speech and Language UK
I CAN provides a combination of specialist therapy and education for children with speech and language difficulties through its Special Schools and Language Development Programmes, to enable children to develop and reach their full potential. We provide information for parents and a programme of courses, conferences, seminars and training to help professionals identify and support these children
Activities & Mission
I CAN provides a combination of specialist therapy and education for children with speech and language difficulties through its Special Schools and Language Development Programmes, to enable children to develop and reach their full potential. We provide information for parents and a programme of courses, conferences, seminars and training to help professionals identify and support these children
Grants
Ican Charity makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £14,272,472
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileAreas 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
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £13,694,690 | £14,272,472 | £13,512,803 | £7,998,104 | £2,352,105 | 283 / 50 |
| 2024 | £21,326,000 | £20,257,000 | £19,568,000 | £8,513,000 | £2,521,000 | 295 / 3 |
| 2023 | £10,884,000 | £11,617,000 | £11,214,000 | £7,151,000 | £2,149,000 | 221 / 10 |
| 2022 | £9,702,000 | £9,586,000 | £9,236,000 | £8,060,000 | £2,843,000 | 205 / 8 |
| 2021 | £8,680,000 | £8,524,000 | £8,085,000 | £7,468,000 | £3,647,000 | 187 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ican Charity
What does Ican Charity do?
I CAN provides a combination of specialist therapy and education for children with speech and language difficulties through its Special Schools and Language Development Programmes, to enable children to develop and reach their full potential. We provide information for parents and a programme of courses, conferences, seminars and training to help professionals identify and support these children
How much income did Ican Charity report in 2025?
Ican Charity reported total income of £13.69m and reported expenditure of £14.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ican Charity?
Ican Charity has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ican Charity registered as a charity?
Ican Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 1967 as charity number 210031. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Ican Charity?
Ican Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Luke Manning. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ican Charity operate?
Ican Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Ican Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Ican Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210031.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileDetails
Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- I C a N
- I Can
- Ican
- Speech and Language UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated