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Specialeffect.org.uk Limited

Also known as: Specialeffect Org UK, Specialeffect.org.uk, Specialeffect

SpecialEffect is dedicated to helping ALL young disabled people to enjoy computer games and to help people with severe disabilities to have freedom via technology. Projects: Stargaze+, helping people who have severe injuries; Loan Library, for people to determine the appropriate equipment for their needs: Roadshows, games roadshows for people with disabilities; Gamebase, online gaming information.

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Activities & Mission

SpecialEffect is dedicated to helping ALL young disabled people to enjoy computer games and to help people with severe disabilities to have freedom via technology. Projects: Stargaze+, helping people who have severe injuries; Loan Library, for people to determine the appropriate equipment for their needs: Roadshows, games roadshows for people with disabilities; Gamebase, online gaming information.

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
£2,047,952
Latest Expenditure
£2,386,370

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,861,703
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £186,249
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,856,164
Raising Funds £530,206
Governance £8,700
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,047,952
£2,386,370£1,856,164£5,402,420£4,292,12829 / 30
2024
£1,871,475
£2,285,929£1,902,245£5,740,838£5,660,10630 / 150
2023
£2,759,201
£1,988,720£1,606,792£6,155,292£6,008,00228 / 109
2022
£2,411,630
£2,206,520£1,823,837£5,384,811£5,282,84227 / 250
2021
£2,585,780
£1,621,099£1,360,436£5,179,701£4,947,73127 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Specialeffect.org.uk Limited

What does Specialeffect.org.uk Limited do?

SpecialEffect is dedicated to helping ALL young disabled people to enjoy computer games and to help people with severe disabilities to have freedom via technology. Projects: Stargaze+, helping people who have severe injuries; Loan Library, for people to determine the appropriate equipment for their needs: Roadshows, games roadshows for people with disabilities; Gamebase, online gaming information.

How much income did Specialeffect.org.uk Limited report in 2025?

Specialeffect.org.uk Limited reported total income of £2.05m and reported expenditure of £2.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Specialeffect.org.uk Limited registered as a charity?

Specialeffect.org.uk Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 2007 as charity number 1121004. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Specialeffect.org.uk Limited?

Specialeffect.org.uk Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAROLINE VLIELAND FRIEND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Specialeffect.org.uk Limited operate?

Specialeffect.org.uk Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Specialeffect.org.uk Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Specialeffect.org.uk Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121004.

Details

Address
SpecialEffect
9-12 Southill Business Park
Cornbury Park
Charlbury
CHIPPING NORTON
Oxfordsh
Registration Date
28 September 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031539
Charity Number
1121004

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Trustees

CAROLINE VLIELAND FRIEND Chair
Carl Frank Stone
Dr Charlotte Glen Fairweather
Dr Rodney Densham
Dr SIMON BENNETT
Pamela Elkerton
Robert John Camm

Also Known As

  • Specialeffect Org UK
  • Specialeffect.org.uk
  • Specialeffect

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