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The Auditory Verbal Centre

Also known as: Auditory Verbal UK

Our vision is to give all children with hearing impairment the opportunity to listen and speak as equals alongside their hearing peers. We will achieve this goal by establishing systems of training to create more qualified auditory verbal therapists allied with the provision of direct services for children and their families.

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is to give all children with hearing impairment the opportunity to listen and speak as equals alongside their hearing peers. We will achieve this goal by establishing systems of training to create more qualified auditory verbal therapists allied with the provision of direct services for children and their 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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,230,594
Latest Expenditure
£1,836,988

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% 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

Donations & Legacies £955,669
Charitable Activities £274,167
Other Trading £0
Investments £758
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,200,893
Raising Funds £636,095
Governance £7,020
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
£1,230,594
£1,836,988£1,200,893£230,065£030 / 25
2024
£2,295,053
£1,887,890£1,171,787£836,459£561,68430 / 25
2023
£1,282,021
£1,585,377£1,089,487£429,296£266,52128 / 20
2022
£1,359,779
£1,295,460£949,461£732,652£616,59629 / 0
2021
£1,090,257
£1,120,870£894,173£668,333£389,12725 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Auditory Verbal Centre

What does The Auditory Verbal Centre do?

Our vision is to give all children with hearing impairment the opportunity to listen and speak as equals alongside their hearing peers. We will achieve this goal by establishing systems of training to create more qualified auditory verbal therapists allied with the provision of direct services for children and their families.

How much income did The Auditory Verbal Centre report in 2025?

The Auditory Verbal Centre reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Auditory Verbal Centre?

The Auditory Verbal Centre has a program ratio of 97.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Auditory Verbal Centre registered as a charity?

The Auditory Verbal Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2002 as charity number 1095133. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Auditory Verbal Centre?

The Auditory Verbal Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Barry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Auditory Verbal Centre operate?

The Auditory Verbal Centre operates across 6 areas, including Denmark, Ireland, Malta and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Auditory Verbal Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Auditory Verbal Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095133.

Details

Address
BIGNELL PARK BARNS
CHESTERTON
BICESTER
OXON
OX26 1TD
Website
www.avuk.org
Registration Date
19 December 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3995646
Charity Number
1095133

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Trustees

Jane Barry Chair
Aileen Lindsey Thompson
Amelia Louise Ehren
Christopher Graham Campbell
Duncan James King
Gillian Smith
Shiona Adamson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Auditory Verbal UK

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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