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Signalong The Communication Charity

Also known as: The Signalong Group, Signalong

Development of visual communication resources (signing, symbols and pictures) for children and adults with verbal communication difficulties. Most users have learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. Training and free advice provided

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Activities & Mission

Development of visual communication resources (signing, symbols and pictures) for children and adults with verbal communication difficulties. Most users have learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. Training and free advice provided

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£223,627
Latest Expenditure
£242,743

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£223,627
£242,7430 / 0
2023
£255,249
£220,4720 / 0
2022
£236,943
£208,2560 / 0
2021
£214,042
£171,2830 / 0
2020
£181,000
£171,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Signalong The Communication Charity

What does Signalong The Communication Charity do?

Development of visual communication resources (signing, symbols and pictures) for children and adults with verbal communication difficulties. Most users have learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. Training and free advice provided

How much income did Signalong The Communication Charity report in 2024?

Signalong The Communication Charity reported total income of £224k and reported expenditure of £243k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Signalong The Communication Charity registered as a charity?

Signalong The Communication Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 1994 as charity number 1039788. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Signalong The Communication Charity?

Signalong The Communication Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN PHILIP FRANKLIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Signalong The Communication Charity operate?

Signalong The Communication Charity operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Signalong The Communication Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Signalong The Communication Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039788.

Details

Address
Unit 3
Longs Business Centre
232 Fakenham Road
Taverham
NORWICH
NR8 6QW
Registration Date
29 July 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1039788
Charity Number
1039788

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Trustees

JOHN PHILIP FRANKLIN Chair
BEVERLY McCUE
Jonathan Tate
MICHELLE SONGEST
Also governs 1 other charity
NIGEL STANCLIFFE
Shahnaz Ashraf

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Signalong Group
  • Signalong

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