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The British Dyslexia Association

The Charity's objects are to advance the education of the public in relation to all aspects of dyslexia and related conditions, and to conduct research for the public benefit into the problems of dyslexia and related conditions and to disseminate the results of such research.To provide useful information for dyslexic individuals of all ages To work towards a dyslexic friendly society.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's objects are to advance the education of the public in relation to all aspects of dyslexia and related conditions, and to conduct research for the public benefit into the problems of dyslexia and related conditions and to disseminate the results of such research.To provide useful information for dyslexic individuals of all ages To work towards a dyslexic friendly society.

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
£2,182,339
Latest Expenditure
£2,508,679

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Charitable activities 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 £146,095
Charitable Activities £1,928,228
Other Trading £83,590
Investments £24,426
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,392,120
Raising Funds £116,559
Governance £51,016
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
£2,182,339
£2,508,679£2,392,120£362,164£185,85252 / 35
2024
£2,061,615
£2,292,824£1,845,813£688,504£543,25150 / 30
2023
£1,949,340
£2,200,790£1,760,025£919,713£738,97847 / 30
2022
£2,229,240
£2,128,450£1,628,064£1,171,163£962,88745 / 100
2021
£1,790,638
£1,655,805£1,276,735£1,070,373£860,70529 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Dyslexia Association

What does The British Dyslexia Association do?

The Charity's objects are to advance the education of the public in relation to all aspects of dyslexia and related conditions, and to conduct research for the public benefit into the problems of dyslexia and related conditions and to disseminate the results of such research.To provide useful information for dyslexic individuals of all ages To work towards a dyslexic friendly society.

How much income did The British Dyslexia Association report in 2025?

The British Dyslexia Association reported total income of £2.18m and reported expenditure of £2.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The British Dyslexia Association?

The British Dyslexia Association has a program ratio of 109.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The British Dyslexia Association registered as a charity?

The British Dyslexia Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1985 as charity number 289243. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs The British Dyslexia Association?

The British Dyslexia Association 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 The British Dyslexia Association operate?

The British Dyslexia Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The British Dyslexia Association a registered charity?

Yes — The British Dyslexia Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289243.

Details

Address
Access Business Centre
Willoughby Road
BRACKNELL
Berkshire
RG12 8FB
Registration Date
4 February 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
289243
Charity Number
289243

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Trustees

Barry Stanton
Dr Georgia Zampia Niolaki
Enrico Riva
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Helen Elizabeth Ashley Taylor
Marcia Marie Brissett-Bailey
Marlon Carlos James-Edwards
Michelle Catterson
Shoshana Whybrow
Susan Mary Howarth
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Timothy David Neale

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