## **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
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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........
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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
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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..
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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...
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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...
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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$tricled fund5
Unresiricicd Funds
255.249
(220,472)
9,529
44.300
TOTAL FUNDS
255.249
?20.472)
9.529
44.)06
A current year 12 months and prior y¢ar 12 monihs combined position is as folloivs:
Nel
movemeni
in funds
Ai
At I 1.23
Unrestricted funds
Unresiricied Funds
202.270
40,956
24i.226
TOTAL FUNDS
?02.270
40.956
24J.226
A ciirrenl >'ear 12 monihs and prior year 12 monihs combined nei movement in funds. included in the above are
as follows=
Incoming
resources
Resources
e.xpcnded
Gains and
losses
MoYei)ieiil
in lunds
Unre51ricte(I funds
Unreslricied Funds
478.876
{463,215)
25.295
40.956
TOTAL FUIYDS
478.876
46i.21S)
40,956
COlllii)ued...
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SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANICIAL STATENIENTS - coiiiinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED i I ST DECEMBER ?024
15.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no relaied party iransaciions for ihe year ended 31 si December 2024.
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SIGNALONG THE COMMUNICATION CHARITY
DETAILED STA TEMENT OF FINAN'CIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED i 1ST DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donation5 And legaeies
Donaiions
other trading actii'ities
Training and conferences
Sale of publicaiions
157.24)
64.40$
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
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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
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