St Catherine's - Speech And Language
Also known as: St Catherine's School
St Catherine's is a national charity working with children and young people with severe, lifelong speech, language and communication disabilities. We provide a specialist school and sixth form centre, intensive speech, language and occupational therapy, excellent residential facilities, a comprehensive vocational training programme and outreach support to mainstream schools, parents and families.
Activities & Mission
St Catherine's is a national charity working with children and young people with severe, lifelong speech, language and communication disabilities. We provide a specialist school and sixth form centre, intensive speech, language and occupational therapy, excellent residential facilities, a comprehensive vocational training programme and outreach support to mainstream schools, parents and families.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 | £6,431,219 | £5,767,450 | £5,678,282 | £6,003,570 | £1,064,003 | 140 / 3 |
| 2024 | £5,786,219 | £5,423,917 | £5,310,080 | £4,938,801 | £240,615 | 137 / 3 |
| 2023 | £4,949,790 | £4,760,004 | £4,666,072 | £4,368,499 | £746,377 | 137 / 3 |
| 2022 | £4,270,723 | £4,159,982 | £4,086,446 | £3,582,713 | £3,494,876 | 137 / 3 |
| 2021 | £3,632,520 | £3,358,605 | £3,300,235 | £2,427,972 | £1,190,955 | 93 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Catherine's - Speech And Language
What does St Catherine's - Speech And Language do?
St Catherine's is a national charity working with children and young people with severe, lifelong speech, language and communication disabilities. We provide a specialist school and sixth form centre, intensive speech, language and occupational therapy, excellent residential facilities, a comprehensive vocational training programme and outreach support to mainstream schools, parents and families.
How much income did St Catherine's - Speech And Language report in 2025?
St Catherine's - Speech And Language reported total income of £6.43m and reported expenditure of £5.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Catherine's - Speech And Language?
St Catherine's - Speech And Language has a program ratio of 88.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Catherine's - Speech And Language registered as a charity?
St Catherine's - Speech And Language was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 1983 as charity number 288148. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs St Catherine's - Speech And Language?
St Catherine's - Speech And Language is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Catherine's - Speech And Language operate?
St Catherine's - Speech And Language operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Catherine's - Speech And Language a registered charity?
Yes — St Catherine's - Speech And Language is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288148.
Details
GROVE ROAD
VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1TT
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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