The Makaton Charity
Makaton is the UK's leading language programme for children and adults with communication or learning difficulties. Makaton uses signs, symbols and speech to develop communication, language and literacy skills. The Makaton Charity provides advice, training, and resources for families, carers and professionals. We work to share our knowledge and influence society to improve communication for all.
Activities & Mission
Makaton is the UK's leading language programme for children and adults with communication or learning difficulties. Makaton uses signs, symbols and speech to develop communication, language and literacy skills. The Makaton Charity provides advice, training, and resources for families, carers and professionals. We work to share our knowledge and influence society to improve communication for all.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% 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
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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 | £2,036,435 | £1,982,673 | £1,963,206 | £982,690 | £975,231 | 26 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,064,730 | £1,954,905 | £1,940,023 | £928,928 | £928,928 | 27 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,916,580 | £1,668,283 | £1,641,821 | £820,222 | £816,333 | 22 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,489,623 | £1,435,152 | £1,413,276 | £571,925 | £568,037 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,276,666 | £1,304,948 | £1,283,347 | £517,454 | £230,000 | 17 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Makaton Charity
What does The Makaton Charity do?
Makaton is the UK's leading language programme for children and adults with communication or learning difficulties. Makaton uses signs, symbols and speech to develop communication, language and literacy skills. The Makaton Charity provides advice, training, and resources for families, carers and professionals. We work to share our knowledge and influence society to improve communication for all.
How much income did The Makaton Charity report in 2025?
The Makaton Charity reported total income of £2.04m and reported expenditure of £1.98m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Makaton Charity?
The Makaton Charity has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% 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 Makaton Charity registered as a charity?
The Makaton Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 2007 as charity number 1119819. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Makaton Charity?
The Makaton Charity 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 Makaton Charity operate?
The Makaton Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Makaton Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Makaton Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119819.
Details
One Fleet
Ancells Road
FLEET
Hampshire
GU51 2UN
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- 14 May 2026
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