2024-12-31-accounts

2024 Annual Report

Registered company number: 02922636 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number: 1039788

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Effective 1 January 2015). SIGNALONG 1 Old Winery Business Park Cawston Norwich Norfolk NR10 4FE www.signalong.org.uk

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Contents

To be amended once financial report has been added

Introduction

Mission Statement

Trustees’ Report

Company Information Independent Financial Examiner’s Report Statement of Financial Activities

Balance Sheet

Notes to the Financial Statements Reconciliation of Income and Expenditure Reconciliation of Funds Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

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Introduction

Signalong is a sign-supported communication system designed for children and adults who have speech and language difficulties. Most users have learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorders, but the system is available to anyone who needs signing, including those with physical disabilities and learning difficulties and hearing impairment.

Increasingly, Signalong is being used with those who use alternative languages whilst they learn to communicate in English.

Signalong is based on a consistent method of analysing and presenting signs, which enables users to select vocabulary relevant to their own situations. This avoids the need to constantly update sign vocabulary by attending further classes where many of the signs taught will be redundant and quickly forgotten through lack of use.

By focusing on skills and providing a large library of over 9,000 signs, Signalong is cost-effective and represents good value for money. In addition, the Signalong methodology of handshape, orientation, placement and movement enables you to translate idiosyncratic signs in a consistent manner.

First Edition

Signalong was first published in 1992 at a Kent school for children with severe learning difficulties and its founders were two teachers and a speech and language therapist. Due to its success, Signalong became a registered charitable company limited by guarantee in 1994. To date we have over 70,000 copies of Phase 1 in circulation.

The sign vocabulary is supported by diagrams, and the charity actively co-operates with expert organisations and individuals in the field of education, IT and child protection to increase the range of resources available. Its publishing activities are supported by a growing national network of registered Tutors and a free sign research and advice service for users.

Signalong provides a range of training courses including Workshops, Introductory, Foundation, Foundation Extension, Signalong Training Assistant and Tutor Training for those who wish to train others.

To promote the use of Signalong, organisations can become Signalong Friendly and we offer 3 levels of membership and currently have nearly 500 members.

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Objectives and Activities

The principal activity of the charity has always been the engagement in the relief of suffering and the advancement of the education and communication skills of people with learning difficulties and speech, language and communication needs.

Mission Statement of Signalong The Communication Charity

Signalong is committed to empowering children and adults with impaired communication to understand and express their needs, choices and desires by providing vocabulary for life and learning.

Our Aims

Greater fulfilment of potential

We Strive To Achieve This By:

• developing and promoting augmentative communication (manual signs, symbols, picture resources)

researching and publishing sign vocabulary

• developing appropriate language resources for children with special needs

providing resources to assist literacy and education

teaching communication techniques to anyone living or working with people with impaired communication

working with other organisations and individuals in this field

freely offering advice to parents and professionals

The charity is controlled by its governing document, the memorandum and articles of association and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Greater independence

• Reduction in disturbed and challenging behaviour

Improvement in self-esteem

Improved relationships

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Development

2024 saw several changes in staff and advertisement of a new position of Digital & Social Media Marketing Executive to increase brand awareness and promote the charity. This exciting new role was created to enhance our online presence, engage with a wider audience, and support the delivery of key campaigns across various digital platforms and strengthen our community engagement.

Signalong were delighted to attend the Celebrating Early Years awards at Swansea's Brangwyn Hall to recognise and celebrate this city's highly skilled childcare and play workforce. Our CEO presented the award for Supporting Children’s Communication Needs to Highgate Nursery Uplands, Oaktree Nursery and Susan Griffiths, Childminder.

Work is now complete on the development of an avatar to support Signalong for Babies Nursery Rhymes and we launched Sami at the Norfolk Bump & Beyond in March and Baby Show in Manchester in June.

We have produced individual tracks and a compilation of the nursery rhymes available on our online shop to digitally - - download https://www.shop.signalong.org.uk/babies and toddlers

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Following significant increases in daily delegate and room hire costs, we welcomed our Tutors to new venues in Worcester, Swansea, Dorset whilst retaining our Oldham venue. All were greeted with positive feedback.

Signalong collaborated with NSPCC to produce a Signalong version of PANTS to help keep children safe from abuse. Our CEO gave a short presentation and introduced the resource at the national launch online in November.

Training

Senior Tutors delivered 10 Tutor Training courses throughout the year in Northamptonshire, Swansea, Llandovery, Milton Keynes, Glasgow and Bournemouth and online resulting in additional 60 new Tutors.

Our Tutor network delivered 185 Foundation courses, 60 Introductory and 472 Workshops training over 8,305 participants. The total number of Tutors in 2024 was 472.

Senior Tutors

We continue to seek and appoint Senior Tutors across the UK, to deliver Tutor Training courses.

Charitable Fund

Signalong operate a charitable fund and 2.5% of our annual income is allocated to donating goods and services to those who require assistance with training fees and resources. If you or anyone you know would benefit from a charitable donation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

In 2024 Signalong donated £4,926 in manuals, posters, Sign Library subscriptions and reduced training fees.

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Financial

Money

Sales of published materials decreased slightly on the previous year and we delivered less Tutor Training courses affecting our income for training and conferences. Our computer expenses increased by £5, 000 on prior year due to ongoing development of the CMS Tutor portal.

With the continuing increase in the cost of living, the board of trustees awarded staff 5% increase in salary.

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Financial Overview

Investment Policy

The board of trustees decided to form an Investment Committee to invest funds, surplus to our reserve fund, using a management company. Following an audit of risk, a suitable company was identified and entrusted with our investment in several funds.

Reserves Policy

Whilst smaller organisations are less likely to hold up to 3 months reserves than larger organisations, the Trustees have considered the charity's need for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. They consider that the charity should endeavor to maintain general funds of an amount approximating to three months' direct running costs, which is now £65,616. This has once again been achieved. Signalong used their income to support the running costs of the charity in 2024 and did not need to access the reserve fund.

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Plans For The Future

In 2025 we will continue to raise brand awareness by using new software to analyse sales and promotions.

Freebie Friday resources will be added to the online shop so that we can track downloads. We will introduce a subscription service where users will have access to exclusive resources, discounts and content.

We will be running a Signalong Week in March to increase awareness of the charity and our following.

We aim to offer more online Introduction to Signalong Workshops to reach a new audience and increase the number of Tutor Training courses.

We continue to still aim to be the no 1 digital sign supported communication system in the UK by developing new digital resources and look to increase membership of the Sign Library.

Organisation and Governance

The charity remains reliant on its main asset, its intellectual property; the library of signs and the techniques of how they are catered to our members' needs and taught by our Tutors.

The board have, as always, been invaluable to the smooth operation of the charity. The Chairman, John Franklin, has continued to advise and provide support in IT and also to the CEO who meet regularly. Nigel Stancliffe has been instrumental in providing guidance for the investment committee and monitoring expenditure and credit control.

Michelle Songest has ensured that we follow HR policies and procedures and Andy Evans has contributed to the development of the charity from an educational perspective. We also value the input of experienced Signalong Tutors Bev McCue, Jonathan Tate and Shahnaz Ashraf.

The charity is organised so that the Board meets regularly to manage its affairs.

Board meetings have been held bi - monthly with the implementation of a Code of Conduct to the Board of Trustees to ensure that they respect and uphold the values of Signalong.

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Governing Document

The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up on the 26th April 1994. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. This is managed on a day to day basis by a Chief Executive Officer.

Trustee Induction and Training

Advice for trustees published by the Charity Commission is given to new Board members and new guidance is notified and made available at Board meetings. Board members have free access to all members of staff to ensure that they can be fully aware of the activities and methods of the charity.

Organisation

The charity is an Association of Members, the business of which is governed by the Board who may exercise all powers of the Association. The Board of Trustees consists of no less than three and no more than ten members and is responsible for ultimate strategic decisions, having regard to advice from the senior management of the charity. The members of the Board are set out in the section of this report entitled "Directors".

Membership of the charity is by subscription, and all registered Signalong Tutors are automatically enrolled. Current membership stands at 472.

There is an identified need for further input to the Board from people outside the field of special needs, although these have proved difficult to recruit. In the event of such people being appointed to the Board, a programme of familiarisation with the charity and its work will be put into effect, and the Charity Commission advice will be given to them.

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SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 1ST DECEMBER 2024 REFEREIICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 02922636 (England and Wales) Registered Charily number 1039788 Registered office l Old Winery Busines5 Park Cam'sion Norm'ich Norfolk NRIO 4FE Truslees A Evans J Franklin (Chair) M Songesl B Mccue N Sianclilye J Tate S Ashraf Compan! Secretary T Goode Independent Examiner Mr L Clifton Siephen Hill Partnership Limiled 139-141 Wailing Sireet Gillingham Kenl ME7 ?YY

SIGNALOliG THE COMMUfvICATION CHARITY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JIST DECEklBIR Tro?4 REFERF.NCF. AND ADMI%'ISTRATIVE DETAILS Bankers CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Ai'enue Wesl Mall ing Keni This report has been prepared In accordance ￿.111) the special proi'isions of Part 15 0l-Ihe Coiiipanies ilci ?006 rLldiinu l() sin<111 coinpanie8. Report of Ihe Irusiies. incorporaiing a sirdiesiic repon, approved by order of Ihe board of irusiees. as ihe coinpan!, direcrors. on and sinned on ihe board's behalf bi.: I. Goode . Seci'¢11r 12

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY Independent examiner's report to the trustees ofsignalong The Communication Charity ('the Compan! ) repon lo the charii}' Irustees on m). examinaiion of ihe accounls of ihe Compan). for Ille year ended 31 si December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As il)e charity's Irusl¢es of the Company (and also its dircciors for ihe purposes of compan), laH') you aTe responsible for the preparalion of the accounis in accordance w iih the requirenients of ihe Compani¢s Acl 2006 {'Ihe ?006 Act,). Having satisfied mvself Ihat Ihe accounls of the Compan>. arc not required io be audited under Part 16 of ihe 2006 Acl and lire eligibl¢ fur independent examination. I report in respecl of my examinaiion of your charity's accounts as carried out under Seciion 145 of ihe Chariiies Act ?0 I i ('Ihe ?01 l .l¥t'). In carrving oul Iny cxaminalion I hai'e folloived the Direclions given by the Charity Commission undcr Seition 145(5) (b) of Ihe 201 I Aci. Independenl examiner's statement I have coiiipleied InN' eiaininaiion. I confimi ihat no mallers have come lo my aiteniion in connection with the examination Kiiving me cause lo believe: accouniing record5 were not kept in respect of Ihe Company as r¢quired by Section 386 of Ihe ?006 Aci: or Ihe accounis do not accord wilh Ihose rccords: or Ihe accounis do nol comply wilh Ihe a¢¢ounling requiremenls of Seclion 396 of the 2(X)6 Act other than any requirement Ihat Ihe accounts give a irue and fair view which is noi a malter considered as part of an Independeni examinalion,. or Ihe accounis have noi been prepared in accordance wilh Ihe m¢ihods and principles of Ihe Slalemenl of Recommended Praciic¢ for accouniing and reporting by charilies (applicable lo charilies preparing their accounis in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have Come across no qAher matters in c(Jnneciion wilh the examinaiion io which attention should be drnwn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of ihe accounls lo be reached. Mr L Clifton FCCA Si¢phcn Hill Pannership Liiniled 139-141 Wailing Streei Gillingham Kenl NIE7 2YY Dale.. lo.S........ 13

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIF.S FOR THE YEAR ENDED i 1ST DECEMBER 2024 31 12?4 Toial funds 31.12.2i Toial runds Unreslricled funds Reslricied fund Noies INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and l¢ga¢ies 34 OiheT Irading activities Inveslmeni income 221,648 .979 221,648 1.979 252,057 3.158 Total 223.627 223.627 255.249 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 50.827 50.827 39.887 Cha ri18ble activities Chariiable activities Govemance costs 189.i72 2.544 189,372 2.544 177,905 2,680 Tolal 242.743 242.74) 220.472 Net gains on investments 15.766 9.529 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (3,350) (3.350) 44,306 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brou&hi forward 246.576 246.576 202,270 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 243.226 243.226 246.576

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICA TION C14ARITY BALANCE SHEET 3 1ST DECEMBER 2024 il.12.24 Total funds Unrestricted funds R¢slricted fund Toial funds Noi¢s FIXF.D ASSETS Inlangible assels Tangible assels Investments 12.174 6.51) 156.295 12.174 2.766 140.i?g 10 156.29fj 174.982 174.982 160.552 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 7.760 11,993 77.127 7.760 11.993 77.127 13.547 20.?94 90.648 12 96.880 96,880 124,489 CREDITORS Aii)ounts tallin% due within one year 13 {28,6i6) (28,636) (i8,46.S) NET CURRENT ASSETS 68,?44 68.244 86,0?4 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 243.226 243.226 246,576 NET ASSETS 243.226 24i.226 246.-$76 FUNDS Unr¢slricled funds 14 243,226 ?46.576 TOTAL FUNDS 243.226 246,576 The ¢hariiable company is enliiled io exemplion from audii under Seclion 477 of the Companies Aci 2006 for the )'ear ended 3 Isl D¢¢ember 2024. The Inembers have not required Ihe company to obiain an audii of ils financial siaiements for ihe year ended 315t Deceinber 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of ihe Companics Aci 2006. The Irusiees acknowledge their responsibiliiies for (a) ensuring, Ihat Ihe chariiable company keeps accouniing records ihat comply wilh Sections 386 and 387 of ih¢ Coinpanies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a tru¢ and fair view of ihe slat¢ of affairs of the charilable company as at the end of each financial year and of lis surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordancc ii'iili Ihe requirements of Section5 394 and 395 and ivhich oiher%%'ise compl%, wilh Ihe requiremenls of ihe Coinpaii i¢s Act 2006 relating lo tinancial siaiements. so far as applicable to the chariiable coinpan).. (b) The notes fomi part of these financial siatements coniinued...

SIGNALON,G THE CQNIfvIIINIQATI()K C14ARITI' B.-ILtlNicf. SFIEET coniinlied ils-r DL.L'I%IBER:O)4 Thele li113ncial siaien)ei)ts hal'e beei) pr¢pared in ijccordaiice ￿1th Ihe provisions applicable io charitable cc?Inpaiiies ubjLil lo IIIL small coinpanies regiine. The tinaiicial $13ienienis ii"'ere appro%ed by ihe Board ofTrusiee% and auihi)rised for issiit i)n and ii'cre si don ehall. bv-. J lknrartklin (Cliair) Tru%iLe The note5 form part of these financial s13temeii 16

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 1ST DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing ihe financial stalemenls The financial siai¢in¢i)Is of ihe chariiable company. whirh is a public benefil entily under FRS 102. have b¢en prepared in accordance with the Charilies SORP (FRS 102) 'A¢counling and Reportin¥ b>, Charities.. Siatemcnt of Recommended Praciicc applicable 10 charilies preparing their accounts in accordance wilh Ihe Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effcctive l Januarv 2019),. Financial Reponinbj Siandard 102 'The Financial R¢poninb' Standard applicable in Ihe UK and RepubliL of Ireland, aiid the Companies Aci 2006. The financial slatcinenls have been prepared under Ihe hisiorical cosi convenlion. with the excepiion of inveslmenls which are included at mark¢t value, as Inodified by (he revaluatioii of certain a5seis. Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemplions Th¢ charitable coinpaii). ha.s taken advaniage of Ihe folloiying disclosure exemplioi) in preparing Ihese fiiiai)cial sialements. as pennitl¢d by FRS 102 'Th¢ Financial Reponing S￿ndard applicable in the UK and Republic or Ireland,: the requiremenls of Seciion 7 Statement of Cash Flows. Income All income is recognised in Ihe Siatement of Financial Aclivilies <)nee ihe charily has eniitlemenl lo Ihe funds. il is probable ihal the income will b¢ T￿ eived and the amount can be measured reliably. Turnover is the amouni derived from Ihe provision of goods and services and is siaied after Irade discounts, oiher 5al¢s tales and net of VA T. Expenditure Liabiliiies are recognised as expendiiure as soon as there is a legal or consiructive obligation commiiting th¢ Lharil! io thal expcndilure, it is probable ihat a irnnsfer of econoinic bcnefiis ivill b¢ required in sLiitlem¢nl and Ihe an)ount of the obligation can be measured reliablv. Expendilure is accounied for on an accruals basis and has bccn classified und¢r headings that asgregyaie all cosi r¢lai¢d lo Ihe cate¥ory'. Wher¢ ¢0515 c(Iiiiiol l)¢ JirLLII!' aiiribiiied io particular h¢ading5 ihey have been allocal¢d lo aclivilies on a bdsis consisleiil i%iih Ihl USL ol. resources. Support cos15 Support cosls are ihose funciions that assist the work of Ihe charii), but do nol directl!, undenake charilable 4iclivities. Support cosis include back office costs, finance. personnel. pa)'roll and L?ovemaii¢e cosis ii,hich are Ihose incurred in connection wilh adminisiraiion of ihe charil}' and compliance ￿'11h consiitulional and siatulory requiremenls. AIIo¢Alion Ind apportionment o( costs Eipendiiure is classified under the appropriaie acliviiy headings. Cos15 of raisin8 funds is comprised of a 20/0 apportionmeni on total slaff. administrative and orrice cosls. other trading aciivilies expenditure includes ihe cos15 relaied 10 Ihe dei'elopinenl, publicaiion and sale of books. manuals and resource packs. as well as the cosls for Iraining courses and conferences. Expendilure on charitable activilies includes ihe staff. adminislraiive and 0￿1CC cosls associaled ii'ith aclivilies undertaken io further Ihe purpos¢s of the chariiy. Support cosls includes a 40/• apportionmenl on ioial staff costs. Developmenl cosls Development COs15. being Ihe amounts paid to third parties in relation io book development. is being amortised evenly over ils estimated useful life of len years. continued..

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINIANCIAL STATEMENTS - coniinued FOR THE YEAR EN'DED i I ST DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued Computer software Con)pui¢r softl￿are, being the amounts paid 10 ihird parties in relaiion to webslte developmenl, is being amortised evenly ovcr ils ¢stiinaied useful life of five years. Tangible fixed assels Dcpr¢cialion is provided at ihe following annual rales in order io ivriie off each asset over ils esiimaled useful life. Fixtures and filtinbis Computer ¢quipmeni 25010 on reducing balance 200h on cost Siocks Siocks are valued at ihe lower of cosi and nei realisable value. after making due allowance for obsolele and slow Inoving items. Taxalion The charity is exempt from corporalion tax on lis charitable activili¢s. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance wilh the charitable objeciives al ihe discretion of the Irusiees. Resiricted funds can only be used for particular restricled purposes within ihe objects of Ihe charity. Rcslrictions arise ivh¢n specified b). the donor or ii,hen funds are Taised for panicular r¢slriclcd purposes. Further explanalion of ihe nature and purpose of each fund is included in Ihe noles 10 ihe financial sialemenls. Research and dei'elopmenl Iipenditure on resL'arch and development is written OIT in Ihe year in which il is incurred. Lea$ing ¢ommitmen15 RLI)ials pa)'ablL uiider operalin8 leases are char¥ed againsi income on a slraighi line basis over Ihe lease lemi. Compan). 514tus The compan> is a company limiied by guaraniee, incorporated in England and Wales. The members of ihe ompan), are Ihe iruslees. In Ihe evenl of ihe charill. being wound up the liabilil), in respect of Ihe giiiaraniee is limiied to £ I per member of ihe Charity. Deferred income The chiiriiN proi'ides traininb? and course rnaierials. Where receipis are made in advance of thL course and maierials being provided the income is deferred unlil such has been realised. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.12.24 31.12.23 -rraining and conference5 Sale of publicaiions 157.243 64.405 18.S,894 66,16) 221.648 25?.057 continued... 18

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEN.IENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED ilST DECEMBER 2024 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.12.24 31.12.23 Invesimeni income 1,979 NET IIYCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net in¢om¢/(expendilure) is slaied after charging/(crediting)'. 31.12.24 31.12.23 Depreciation - owned assets Hire of plani and machinery Developmeni cosls amortisation i.)47 1.176 2.797 5.060 5.083 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trusiees, remuneration or oiher ￿nefits for the year end¢d 31 si Deceinber 20?4 nor for thc year ended J Isi December 2023. Trustees, expenses There were no Iruslees, expenses Laid for the year ended 31st December 2024 nor for Ihe year ended 31 si Deceinber 2023. STAFF COSTS The average monlhl), number of employees during ihe year was as follows.. 31.12.23 Avernge number of employees No employees received emolurn¢nts in excess of £60.000. No ¢mploy¢es received £60,000 per annum or more. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unr¢slriLILd funds Reslricied fund Toial funds INCOME AND F.IN DOWMEYTS FROM Doiiaiions and les7aciLS 34 34 Oiher Irading aclivilies Inveslment income 252.057 3.158 252,017 3,158 Totgl 25.5.249 2.55.249 EXPENDITURE OIY Raisin%P funds 39.887 i9.887 Chgrltable actii'itie$ Charitable aclivilies Governance cosis 177.905 2.680 177.905 2.680 continued... 19

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEXqENTS - conlinued FOR THE YEAR ENDED i 1ST DECE,MBER 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIF.S- conlinued Unreslricied Reslricied funds fuild Toial fuiids Total 220.472 220,47? Net gain5 on investments 9.529 9.529 NET INCOIME 44.306 44,)06 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Toial lunds brought for¥%'ard 202.270 202.270 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 246.576 ?46.576 INTAIYCIBLE FIXED ASSETS Developmeni cosis Compuier software Totals COST At Isi January 2024 and 3 Isi December 2024 50.831 3.000 .$3.831 AMORTISATION At Isi January 2024 Charge for year 33.574 5.083 3,000 i6.574 5.08) At 3151 December 2024 38.657 3.000 41.6.$7 NET BOOK VALUE At i151 December 2024 12.174 12.174 At 31si December 2023 17.257 17.257 coniinued.. 20

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED i I ST DECEMBIR 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and riiiinos Coinpuler equipineni Toials COST At I si January 2024 Addilions i.224 8,671 7,094 11,89.f 7.094 At 3 Isl December 2024 3.224 15,765 18.989 DEPRECIATION Ai I 51 Januarv 2024 Charge for year 2.448 194 6,681 i,153 9.129 3.)47 At 31si December 2024 2.642 9,834 12.476 NET BOOK VALUE At 31si December 2024 582 5.931 6,51i At 3 Isl December 2023 776 1.990 2.766 io. FIXED ASSET INVF.STMENT5 Unlisied invc.simenis MARKET VALUE Ai 1st January 2024 Revalualions 140.$29 15.766 Al 31 st De¢ember 2024 156.29fj ET BOOK VALLF. Ai J I si Dccciiib¢r 20?4 150.295 Ai 31 st December 2023 140.529 There were no investment ass¢ls oulside the UK. Cost or valualion al 31 sl December 2024 is represented by: Unlisied investmenis Valualion in 2023 Valuation in 2024 Cost 9.5?9 15.766 lil,000 1 16.295 If had noi been r¢valued would have been included at the following hisiorical cosl.. 31.12.24 31.12.23 Cost 131,000 131,000 coiiiinued... 21

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATF.N4ENTS - conlinued FOR THE YEAR ENDED i I ST DECEMBER ?024 STOCKS 2024 2023 Paper and packaging Books and resource packs 1.890 5,870 2.$65 10.98? 7.760 12. DEBTORS: AMOLNTS FALLING DLIE WITHIN ONE YEAR il.12.24 Trade debiors Pr¢paymenis and accrued income 8.744 3.249 16.328 1.993 20.294 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN OYF. YEAR il.12.24 31.12.23 Trade creditors Social securii), and oiher iaxes Accruals and deferred income 167 7.443 21.0?6 1.412 9.084 27.Y69 28.636 38.465 Deferred income for Ihe year end¢d 31 December 2024 amounted 10 £20.025 (2023 £26.969). This relales 10 lutor regislralion fees invoiced in advance for ihe nexi year. 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movcnieni in funds Ai 31 12.24 Ai 1.1.24 Unrestricted funds Unrestricied Fund$ 246.576 (3,350) 243.226 TOTAL FUNDS 246.576 j, j.50) 24.').226 Net movement in funds, included in Ihe above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and loss¢s Movemeni in funds Unr¢slrieted funds Unrestricted Funds 223.627 (242.743) 15.766 {J.)501 TOTAL FUNDS 223.627 242.743) 15,766 (j.jS0) conlinued... 22

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - coniinued FOR THE YEAR EINDED i I ST DECE.VBER 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- conlinued Comparatives for movement in funds Nei movement in funds Ai 31.1? ?3 Ai l.1.2i Unrestricled funds Unrestricted Funds 202.270 44,306 246.576 TOTAL FUNDS 202 ?70 44.)06 246.576 Comparative net movemenl in funds, included in Ihe abov¢ are as follows- Incoming resources Resources e.¥pend¢d Gains and losses Moveineni in funds Unre$tricled fund5 Unresiricicd Funds 255.249 (220,472) 9,529 44.300 TOTAL FUNDS 255.249 ?20.472) 9.529 44.)06 A current year 12 months and prior y¢ar 12 monihs combined position is as folloivs: Nel movemeni in funds Ai At I 1.23 Unrestricted funds Unresiricied Funds 202.270 40,956 24i.226 TOTAL FUNDS ?02.270 40.956 24J.226 A ciirrenl >'ear 12 monihs and prior year 12 monihs combined nei movement in funds. included in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources e.xpcnded Gains and losses MoYei)ieiil in lunds Unre51ricte(I funds Unreslricied Funds 478.876 {463,215) 25.295 40.956 TOTAL FUIYDS 478.876 46i.21S) 40,956 COlllii)ued... 23

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANICIAL STATENIENTS - coiiiinued FOR THE YEAR ENDED i I ST DECEMBER ?024 15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no relaied party iransaciions for ihe year ended 31 si December 2024. 24

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY DETAILED STA TEMENT OF FINAN'CIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED i 1ST DECEMBER 2024 31.12.24 31.12.23 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donation5 And legaeies Donaiions other trading actii'ities Training and conferences Sale of publicaiions 157.24) 64.40$ 18S.894 66.16i 221.648 ?5? 057 nvestmeni income Invesiii)¢ni income 1.979 3.158 Tolal incoming resources 223,627 255.249 EXPENDITURE R#i5iii% donation5 and legacies Sial-r costs -releplione Postag¢ and siaiionery Computer costs Conipuier equiprneni 3.28) 10 92 329 63 2.978 88 22) i,777 3.)16 Other trading aetii'illes ilooks Training and conference cosis Repairs and renewals Computer expenses Sub5cripiions Dev¢lopmeni costs 2.765 18.015 4.500 16.108 579 14.780 575 5,060 47,050 36,571 Chgritable aclii'ilies Siaff costs Rei)lal of photocopier Rent and rales Insurance Lighi and heat Telephone Posiai)¢ and siaiionery, Advertising Sundries Bad debis Trainin¢i costs Carried forward 155.857 1.552 14.558 1,658 1,069 559 4,496 2.738 2.212 145,9iO 2.797 14.156 755 470 4.)20 4,660 801 i07 185.007 2.58 175,7i I This page does not forni pan of ihe sialutory financial siaiemenls 25

SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANICIAI. .4CTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED J I ST DECEMBER ?024 31.12.24 31.12.2i Charitable ac¢ii'Élies Broubhi foni'ard riAiurcs and fittings Compuier equipment Bank inieresi 185.006 194 i.090 1.082 17i.731 2$8 900 1,016 189.372 177.905 Support costs Goi'ernAnee costs Accounianc), fees Legal and professional fees 1.194 .350 1.569 2.680 Total resources expended 242.74) 220.47? Nel (expendilure)lineome before gains and losses (19,116) 34.777 Rtallsed recognised gains and losses R¢alis¢d bFain& (losses) on tixcd a5S¢t inv¢stmenis 15.766 Nel {expenditure)lincome (3.350) 44.i06 This page does no¢ form part of the siatutory financial siatemenls 26