Charity registration number 1045617 (England and Wales)
Charity registration number SC039170 (Scotlandl
Company registration number 03036802
AFASIC
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

AFASIC
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
C Hammond ITrea5urerl
J Emin {Chair)
C Everingham
G Drewitt
J Butcher
R Traviato
K Hodkinson
(Appointed 22 November 2024)
(Appointed 22 November 2024)
Corporate Management Team
L Las￿lIeS (Chief Executive)
M Thompson (Director Fundraising & Support se￿ice5)
Secretary
L Lascelles {Chief Executive)
Charity number (England and Wales) 1045617
Charity number {S¢otlandl
SC039170
Company number
03036802
Regislered office
St Margaret's House
15 Old Ford Road
London
E2 9PJ
Independent examiner
Lee, Dickelts & Co
3 East Point
High Street
Seal
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN15 OEG
Bankers
Lloyds
4 High Street
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1BY

AFASIC
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
Independent examine¢s report
Statement of financial aclivities
10-11
statement of financial position
12
Noles to Ihe financial $13tements
13-24

AFASIC
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the
financial statemen15 and comply with the charity's governing docuTnent, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and
Trustee Investment (Scollandl Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scolland) Regulations 2006, FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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 IFRS 102)"
Obje¢tives and activities
Afasic is a UK parenl-led charity, established in 1968, that supports and provides infomiation for families with
children and young adults who have Speech Language and Communication Needs {SLCNI, with a focus on
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD}.
Afasic's Vision is that familie5, through the charity, will gain a greater understanding of the impact of SLCN on their
children and young aolulls, and how to support them. They will become knowledgeable about the term DLD. The
Charity will promote information about DLD to enable the general public to understand thi5 lerm.
Afasic's core purpose is to provide information and support for families, parents, other c2rers and also lo health,
education and care professionals, lo enable them lo better understand, help and advocale for children with SLCN,
with a focus on DLD", and lo enable families to help their children and yovng adutts to develop key ski115, improve
social inlegration and gain access to educational and legal enlitlements.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
Achievements and perfom)ance
Significant activities and aGhievements against objectives
A summary of our main areas of work and achievemen15 during the past year is given below.
Training for parents-'DLD Together,
These are free online training Cokjrses that help parentslcarers understand about Developmental Language
Disorder {DLDI and how they can better support their child. Courses take place for 11/ 2 hours on one evening a
week for 7 weeks. They are run by a speech and language therapist, along with another trained professional.
The DLD Together courses provide an invaluable resource for parents who may not have even heard of DLD until
their child was diagnosed. Many families report feeling very isolated as they do not know other families who have a
child with a diagnosi5 of DLD.
NAPLIC and Afasic h8ve developed a seven-week course that helps parents and carers belter understand the
condition, support their child at home, and enables them to become effective advocates for their child and rneel
other parents to build a support network.
Over the past year the DLD Togelher programme has provided support. advice, infom)alion and peer 5UPPOrt
opportunitie5 to 435 parentslcarers.
A total of 30 courses have been run with follow-on support provided by our project officer, local support networks
and our helpline. The project officer has also held 10 informationlQ&AISocial sessions for families and produced an
introductory film about DLD that is available on our website and has been shared through our social media
channels. You can view the short film here: htt s'.Ilwww.afasic.or
.uklabout-dldl. We are developing an informal
network of parents who are happy to support local families and a further 58 professionals have been trained to
deliver the course.
"It was the first time I felt like people understood what me 8nd my family were facing. Thank you." Parent to 8yr old.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
"It has really helped me understand why my son struggles and I've been able to share information with his schDoI so
that they can help him more. They a￿ now adapting his homework forme which means hes arguing about it less."
Parent to 9yr old.
'My husband and myself found Ihe parent online DLD course run by Afasic very helpful, and are just so grateful for
the support - anything we Gan do to support you back Is our pleasure. Our Iliird child has DLD, and leaming about
how to best guide him Ihrough life is e%tremely important lo us." Parent who organised a fundra15er at work for
Afasic raising £1,768.
Over the past year parents and professionals have been highlighting lo us the need for a similar course that is
specifically aimed at young people with DLD 3ged 16 - 25 as there is nothing like this cvrrently available for them
and the prevalence of mental heallh difficLilties in young people with DLD is a current concern to many families, as
well as to the young people themselves. We are Iherefore looking to develop and pilot a course to provide thi5
additional support to young people, as well as continuing lo roll out the parents courses across the country.
Transition Courses for young people
Afasic organises a programme of specialist weeklong transition courses for children with persistenl speech,
language and communication problems facing the key educational move from primary to secondary school.
Last summer a total of eight primary to secondary transition courses were successfully delivered, with 94 children
and their families benefiling from Ihese. and positive oulcomes for both children and paren15.
Courses were successfully delivered in partnership with speech & language therapists ISLT'S) and schools in the
following locations.. Brenl, Bridlinglon, Crawley. Enfield, Newham, Scarborough, Tower Hamlets and Trafford. A few
anticipated courses (including Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Maidslone and Whilbyl were unfortunately
withdrawn mainly due lo reduced capacity by the SLT services to deliver them.
In response to the question, "Did you enjoy the group?" asked on the final day of the course, all students Tated their
experience with 3 4 l'yes. I really enjoyed it") or 5 1,1 loved it")- Parent workshops were positively received. with
many parents feeling more prepared lo support their children's transition. These workshops have proven essential
in ensuring that parents are engaged and informed, helping lo create a support network around the students. Vvhen
asked, "Would you recommend this group to other parentslcarers?" all respondents11000/ol answered "yes"
In the new financial year, we are looking to expand the reach of this programme by developing and piloting a new
'nalional' online course that will be able to reach students in remote or under-resourced areas and so increase
acce5sibilily for students who may not be able to attend more local face-to-face sessions and the number of young
people who can benefit from these courses.
Student feedback..
"l enjoyed the course because I mado friends and we leamed through playing lots ofgames.
"I learned how to make new friends and what lo do if I gel lost at school.~
"I feel more confident about starting secondary school now. The games we played made learning fun.
"I learned about the maps of the school, how to deal with bullying and how to make new friends and also
how to read my timetable..
Parent feedback..
"I really felt that my son was supported with his speech and language, and making friends.
'My daughter has found this very beneficial and helpful,. she is more confident in starting school in
September."
"The staff are lovely, and my child seemed to enjoy the course and gain confidence from it."
Information. Advice & Support for ParentS-
Providing information and support for parents is at the heart of all that we do and was the driving force behind the
establishment of the charity. The Afasic helpline continues lo provide an essenlial source of one to one tailored
informalion, support and advice for parents lo enable them lo better understand, help and advocate for their child.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Our website, social media and monthly email updale5 continue to provide a key point of access to vital infOr￿atIOn
about speech, language and communication needs with a wide range of free downloadable resources available
from our website. Our social media officer is suc¢e5sfully growing the reach of our me55ages and information lo
new audiences. Printed publications offer more detailed information on accessing benefits, therapy, practical
activities for paienls to do wilh their child, and their legal rights. Towards the end of the year we recruited 5 new
volunteers lo help with the parent support se)vice, and they are currently undergoing training with our helpline
manager to ensure they have the right level of knowledge. This will increase our capacity lo deal with enquiries
moving forward.
"I sing the praises of Afasic to others who have children with developmental speech disorders. Keep up the
goocl WDrt(."
"Apologies for the delayed response bul l just wanted lo thank you for your helpful advice.
'Thanks so much for your follow up email to our conversation the other day. You've been a great help to my
wife and l..
Collaboration, partnership, and Influencing policy makers..
As a small UK chaTily Afasic works in collaboration with several oiganisations, including the Council for Disabled
Children {CDCI, the Special Education Consortium ISECI, and the Disabled Children5 Partnership {DCPI. The
Speech, Language and Communication Alliance lof which we are a member) was recently launched to foster a
shared commitment to improving outcomes for affected children and yOLJng adults in the UK. We are also a member
of the All-Paty Parliamentary Group IAPPG) on speech and language difficulties, set up to help infiuence policy
makers, along with Speech and Language UK (formally ICAN}.
We collaborate on specific research initiatives with Bristol University, the University of Limerick and olher5, and our
parent engagement officer and one of our ambassador5 sil on a group established by the RCSLT that sets a lisl of
DLD Research priorities.
Each year we support the 'DLD Awareness Day. organised by RADLD {Raising Awarenes5 of DLD) to work in
conjunction with olhers to help raise awareness of this under-re¢ognised condition. Afasic has collaboraled with the
RCSLT, NAPLIC, Speech and Language UK and UCL Professor Courtenay Norbury lo develop a 'vision for people
with DLD, that was launched in October 2023. We continue to hold regular meetings to further this work on Ihe five
key vision5 which helps guide everyone's work. htl s.'Ilafasic.or
.ukla-vision-for-dld-for-the-ukl

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review
This year saw an improved perfofmance compared to Ihe two previous financial years, and we are delighted that
total income for the year was £240,600, an increase of £68,106 compared to the previous year. At the same time,
we have managed operating costs carefully and these have reduced slightly compared to the previous year to
£245,877.
The in¢rea5e in income was mainly a re5uII of increased funds received from trusts & foundations1£67,000 up), with
particular thanks to Ihe Balchworth Trust, Headley Trust, and Postcode Society Trust foi their generous support,. and
fundraising evenls1£8,000 upl compared lo lasi year.
Unrestricted income was £160,308 (2024.. £128,160), and there was unrestricted expenditure of £145,803 (2024".
£157,254), leaving a net surplus for the year of £14,505 in the unrestricted general fund (2024.. net deficit of
£29,094), so a much improved posilion compared to the previous year.
For restricted funds there was income of £80.253 {2024'. £44,334) and expenditure of £66.380 (2024.. £75, 652),
which has resulled in a net surplus of £14,031 for the year in restricted funds after transfers (2024.. net deficit of
£27,455).
A tolal of £33,813 has come from the designated funds (2024.. £23,973) as the trustees have agreed lo use the
designated fund lo ensure that we can continue to provide and develop our key Services and projects for families
and children whilsl additional funding is obtained in the longer lerm.
Overall there is a net deficit for the year of £5,277, compared to a net deficit the previous year of £80,522.
General unrestricted funds av2i13ble for general charitable purposes as at the 31 March 2025 were £132,108, which
is within the level of unreslricled funds required by the Iruslees (see reserves policy below)-
This is a much improved perfomiance compared to recent year5 and we are very grateful lo all of our supporters
who have helped to make this possible. However, these remain uncertain times and the Trustees will Continue to
keep a careful watch on Ihe financial position to ensure that the important work of the organisation can continue into
the future.
Going conce
These 2ccounts ale prepared on the going concern basis. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that Afasic
will continue in operational existence foi the foreseeable future. However, the general economic environment means
il is difficult to project with any certainty the likely level of unrestricled funding that will be received over the next 12
months.
The cost of living crisis and economic uncertainly is having a continuing impact but overall the income of the
organisalion has held up well given all that has happened over the past few years and work undertaken to reduce
overheads in previous years means that Afasic is comparatively well placed lo sustain its work and sUPPOrt for
children and families that need it now more than ever.
Reserves policy
The trustees have an agreed reserves policy that lake5 into account the main risks to the organisation highlighted
through Ihe risk management policy.
The policy of the Iiuslees 15 to maintain unrestricted reseNes at a level sufficient to 5UPPOrt the core activities of Ihe
organisation for a minimum of six months and up to twelve months. This level of reserves is deemed prudent by the
trustees, to ensure that the work and services of Ihe organisation can be planned with some certainly. This policy is
reviewed by ihe Irustees on an annual basis.
At the year end, unrestricted reserves (excluding the designated fund} provided 10 months cover for budgeted
unrestricted expenditure (previous year 9 monlhsl. This is wilhin the level of cover required by the trustees under
Ihis policy.
The trustees will continue to monitor the reserves position closely over the coming year.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Principal funding sources
We are very grateful lo the many individuals who have contributed towards the work of Afasic through membership
fees, individual donations and taking part in a range of events during the year. These are all vital sources of income
for us and help ensure th8t we can maintain and develop our key services. In addition to these. majDr funding
contributions and significant grants have been very gratefully received during the year from the following..
Trusts & Foundations-
The Andor Charitable Trust, Batchworth Trust, Big Give, Boshier-Hinton Foundation, Brilford Bridge Trust, Chapman
Charitable Trust, David Family Foundation, Forrester Family Trust, Grace Trust, Haramead Trust, Headley Trust.
Hedley Foundation, Kingsgrove Trust, Masonic Charitable Foundation, Orr Mackinlosh Foundation. Patrcia
Routledge Foundation, PF Charitable Trust, Postcode Society Trust, Sir James Roll Charitable Trust, and the
Weinslock Fund.
Companies:
Akira Financial Ltd, Berenberg Bank, D & 8GM Ltd, Seveer Media Ltd, and Tesco Stronger Starts. We are very
grateful to all the staff al Emerald Associates who look on a static cycle challenge for Afasic and between then
pedalled over 500 miles, raising £1,768 in sponsorship for us.
Individuals & Events:
We greatly appreciate the continued generous 5UPPOrt for our work from our members and individual supporters,
without which much ol whal we do would not be possible. In particular, we greatly appreciate the very kind legacy
left to us during the year by long term supporter Mary Thomson.
In December 2024 we had our Ihird 'Big Give Christmas Challenge, where all donations re￿iVed were doubled.
This was lo raise funds for our online courses for parent5 of children wilh Developmenlal Language Disorder and
we were delighted to reach our target of £10,0001 Many thanks lo all those who donated, the people who 'malched'
their donations and of course the Big Give for the opportunity lo take part in their Christmas Challenge Campaign.
We are also very grateful lo everyone who took part in one of our fundraising events during the year, includin9 our
'February Madness,, our amazing and inspiring London marathon runners, all the cyclists who took part in one of
our bike rides during the year, all those taking part in our 'sponsored walk,, and everyone 'doing their own thing, to
help raise funds for us.
Our thanks also go to Terry Chimes for doing 'An evening with Terry Chimes. in Easl London, talking about his days
with bands like the Clash, Black Sabbalh and others, answering questions and signing photos etc., and lo Elaine
Delmar who did a jazz evening al Pizza Express Live Soho with some musical friends for Afasic. Both were well
attended and very entertaining nights that raised much needed funds towards our work.
Thallks to all of you - you are amazing and really do help lo make a differencel
As a small specialist charity dealing with a lillle-known condition, it remains difficult to raise fvnds to maintain the
ongoing delivery of our work, made even more challenging by the continuing cost of living crisis and other more
'visible' and 'urgent' calls for support. Given this, and the uncertain economic climate, the Truslees would like to
sincerèly thank all of our supporters who have contributed towards our work during Ihe year. This is greatly
appreciated and has helped lo make a real difference lo the daily lives of the children. young 8dulls and families
that we help 8cross the country.
Inveslmenl policy
The Memorandum and Articles ol As50cialion give the charity the power to inve51 moneys not immediately required
for ils purposes as it sees fil. The Trustee Board agreed an investment policy in December 2004 that stales..
An amounl of cash for working capital of up to £150,000 is to be maintained in the organisation's currenl and
accessible deposit accounts at any one time.
Balances above this figure that are not required to cover short I medium lemi liabilities are to be available lor
investment.
There are currently no funds held in investments.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Major risks
The 8oard of Truslees adopted a risk management policy in December 2004 and established a risk register, both of
which are reviewed 2nd updated as necessary on at least an annual basis. The policy and register have identified
the major risks to which the organisation is exposed and outline slrategies. systems and procedures to manage
these.
Afasic has policies in place including a health and safety policy, child protection policy, equal opportunities policy,
and data protection policy as well as procedures laid down in a staff handbook to ensure that all staff and volunteers
comply with these.
Financial risk management Is an integral part of the operational framework of the business and strategic planning,
project m2nagemenl and financial reporting procedures are place.
Plans for future periods
Our key aims for the coming year include..
To develop and pilot a new online version of our primary to secondary transition course.
To review, consult 2nd update methods of delivery of support to parenls I caiers.
To further develop the Afasic web5ile to ensure this is as accessible as possible and meels the needs of
our users.
To investigate and con5uII with young adu115 and their parents with a view to co-producing an online course
for young adults with DLD to help them build resilience and self-advocacy skills.
Structure, govemance and management
The oiganisation is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The organisalion was registered as a
charity on 4 July 1968, and incorporated on 23 March 1995. The company was established under a Memorandum
of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its
Articles of Association, as amended to allow for current governance arrangements on 6 November 2004. In the
event of the company being wound up members are required to conlribute an amount not exceeding £1.
The organisation was regislered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator on 1Th January 2008 under
number SC039170.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
C Hammond {Treasurer)
J Emin (Chairl
J Perry
C Everingham
G Drewitt
J Butcher
R Traviato
K Hodkinson
(Resigned 5 July 2024}
(Appointed 22 November 20241
{Appointed 22 November 20241
Recnjitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees are all volunteers. The board comprises both elected and ctropted members. In addition to Ihe
Honorary Officers, up to six board members can be elected at the AGM.
To ensure that the work of the charity is informed by a mix of business, financial and technical advice, the Board
also has four co-opted places designated for individuals with an interest in and the polential to offer valuable
contribution to the effectiveness of Ihe organisatioa. The Chair and Vice Chair musl be parenls of a child with a
speech and language impairment. All member5 are circulated with invitations to nominate trustees and Honorary
Officers prior to the AGM, along with details and nomination forms.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Organisational structure
The Board ofTrustees, which can have a maximum of 13 members, administers the tharity and meels on at least a
quarterly basis. The day-lo-day managemenl ofthe organisalion is in the hands ofthe Chief Executive.
Induction and training of tmstees
Each new trustee receives induction from the Chair and l or Chief Executive a5 to their role and responsibilities and
the work of the organisation. They are provided with a ¢opy of 'The Good Trustee Guide. published by NCVO, along
with a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, latest audited accounls and annual review, strategic
and business plans, and details of major projects and Se￿iCe8.
Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate extemal training events where this will help them in their role, in
addition to internal training provided by stsff and trustees.
eh
of the Board of Truslees
i l!ib*.4 J
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Trustee
Date-
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AFASIC
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The tTUStees, who are also the directors of Afasic for the pu¥pose of company law, are responsible for preparing the
Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, includin g the
income and expenditure, of Ihe charitable company for that year.
In preparing Ihese financial stalemenls, Ihe trustees are required to..
select suitable accounling policies and then apply them ¢onsislenlly',
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subjecl to any malerial departures
disclosed and explained in the financial 5tatements', and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate to presume Ihal the charity
will continue in operation.
The trustee5 are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disd05e wilh reasonable accuracy at
any lirlle the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts
(Scolland) Regulalions 2006. They are a150 responsible for safeguarding Ihe a5set5 of the charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and delection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Irustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of Ihe charity and financial informalion included on
the charity's web51te. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination ol financial
statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

AFASIC
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF AFASIC
We report to the tmstees on our examination of the financial statements of Afasic (the charity} for the year ended 31
March 2025.
Responsibilitle5 and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also ils directors for Ihe purposes of company law}, you are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, the
Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland} Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts {Scollandl Regulations 2006. You
are satisfied that the financial statements of the charity are not required by charity or company law lo be audited and
have chosen instead to have an independent examination.
Having satisfied ourselves that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, we report in respect of our examination of
the charity's financial statements carried out under section 4411llcl of the Charities and Truslee Investment
(Scotlandl Act 2005 and section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011. In carrying out our examination we have followed the
requirements of Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Directions given by
the Charity Commission under seclion 14515llbl of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examinerfs statement
We have completed our examination. We confirm that no matters have come to our attention in connection with the
examination giving us cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by seclion 4411){a) of the Charities and
Trustee Investment IS¢ollandl Acl 2005, Regulation 4 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006
and section 386 ofthe Companies Act 2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those record5', or
the financial slatement5 do not compEy with the accounting requirements of Regulation 8 of the Charilies
Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 and the accounting iequirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 other than any requirement Ihal the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a maltei
considered as part of an independent examination., or
the Iinancial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
pieparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examiT)alion to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Lee. Dicketts & Co
3 East Point
High Street
Seal
Sevenoaks
Kenl
TN15 OEG
Date..
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AFASIC
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Current financlal year
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
general Designated
fund
2025
Restricted
funds
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
Notes
Income and endov4fjnents from..
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other income
66.716
83,737
9,6D5
250
39
17,660
62.587
84,415
146,324
9,611
250
91,702
70,512
8,373
1,907
Totsl Income
160,308
39
80,253
240,600
172,494
Expenditure on..
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Olher expenditure
17,306
128,497
17,306
228,571
21,533
231,452
31
33,694
66,380
13
Total expenditure
145,803
33,694
66,380
245,877
253,016
Net incomel(expenditurel
14,505
{33,6551
13,873
15.2771
(80.522)
Transfers between funds
11581
158
Net movement In funds
10
14,505
{33,8131
14,031
{5.2771
{80,522)
Reconciliation of funds-
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
117,603
180,262
67,334
365,199
445,721
Fund balancc= at 31 March 2025
1?4 108
146,449
81.365
359,gJ:2
The slalement of financial activities include5 all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

AFASIC
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Prior financial year
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
general Designated
fund
2024
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
2024
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
DonatlQn5 and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other income
75,888
42,000
8,365
1,907
15,814
28,512
91,702
70,512
8,373
1,907
Total income
128,160
44,334
172,494
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charilable activities
Other expenditure
21,533
135,690
31
21,533
231,452
31
20,110
75,652
13
Total expenditure
157,254
20,110
75,652
253,016
Net income
(29,0941
(20,110)
131,3181
{80,5221
Transfers he￿een fvnds
(3,863)
3,863
Net movement in funds
10
129,0941
{23,973)
127,455)
{80,5221
Reconciliation of funds..
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
146,697
204,235
94,789
445,721
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
117,603
180,262
67,334
365.199
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AFASIC
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notss
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
1,395
2,020
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
14,834
350,654
12,157
357,152
365,288
369,309
Creditor3: amounts falling due vAthin
one year
17
{6,761)
{6,130)
Net current assets
358,527
363,179
Total assets le$s current liabilities
359,922
365,199
The funds of the charity
Restricted inGome funds
Unrestricted funds - general
Unrestricted funds- Designated fund
20
21
19
81,365
132,108
146,449
67,334
117,603
180,262
359,922
365,199
The company is entitled to Ihe exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounling records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audii of its financial slatemenls for the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in a¢cordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
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The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................
C Hammond {Treasurer)
Trustee
Company registration number 03036802 (England and Wales)
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charity information
Afasic is a private company limited by guaianlee incorpoiated in England and Wales. The registered offi ce is
St Margaret's House, 15 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PJ.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document. the
Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Tiuslee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005, the Charitie5 Accounts
(Scotlandl Regulations 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The charily has laken advantage of Ihe provisions in Ihe SORP for charities not to prepare a statemenl of
cash flows.
The financial statemenls are prepared in sterfing. which is the functional ourrenry of Ihe chartty. Monetary
amounts in Ihese financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial slatements have been prepared under the historical cosl convention. The principal accou nting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going concern
These accounts are prepared on the going concern basis. The trustees have a reasonable expectalion that
Afasic will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, however the general economic
environment continues to make it difficult to raise unrestricted funds to cover core services and cosls.
remains difficult to project what the likely receipt of unrestricted funding will be over Ihe next 12 months.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside al the discretion of the trustees for specific
purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in note 19 of the financial slatements.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the reslricled funds are set out in note 18 of the financial slatements.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
Ihe amounts can be measured reliably, and it 15 probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been nottfied
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral ol Ihe amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipl is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
Where it is clear that the donor has specified a grant to be related to a fixed period for a specified use, these
funds will be treated as deferred income and released to the Stalemenl of Financial Activities to match the
related expenditure.
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Resources expended
The accruals basis is applied to all expenditure.
Expenditure has been allocated according to the Statemenl of Recommended pra￿l¢e "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities" and is shown under the appropriate sub-heading. Items of expenditure which involve
more than one charttable activily, are allocated appropriately belween the charitable activities involved on the
basis of estimates made by the charity's managemenl.
1.6 Tangible fixed asset5
Tangible fixed assels are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured al cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised 50 as to write off the c05t or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful live5 on the following bases..
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Compulers
25 /0 reducing balance
33.3'/0 reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial aclivities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end dale, the chartty reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets lo delermine
whether there is any indication Ihal Ihose assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order lo determine the extenl of the impaimient
loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, olher short-temi liquid
inveslmenls with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in currenl liabilities.
1.9 Basic financial instruments
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at
transaction price. Any loss arising from impainnent is recognised in the profil and loss account in other
adminislralive expenses.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
lo terminate the employment of an employee or to provide tennination benefits.
1.11 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribulion retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
In¢ome frorn charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Events
Literature
Grants receivable for
charitable aclivilies
29,964
1.773
29,964
1,773
21,688
1,612
21,688
1,612
52,000
62,587
114,587
18.700
28,512
47,212
83,737
62,587
146,324
42,000
28,512
70,512
Income from investments
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Interest receivable
9,605
9,611
8,365
8,373
Other income
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Royalties
Managment and administration services
250
332
1.575
250
1,907
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising and publicity
Olhei fundraising costs
Slaff costs
2,323
14,983
6,552
14,981
17,306
21,533
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Description of charitable activities
Information and awarene55
Providing and disseminating information on speech, 13nguage and communication needs and raising
awareness of this hidden disability.
Parenls and families
Supporting and empowering parents and families of children and young people with speech, language and
communication needs. enabling them to advocate for their child.
Children and
oun
eo
Enabling children and young people with speech, language and communication needs to develop their
communication, social and life skills.
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
Staff costs
Corllputer and intemet costs
Bank charges
Governance costs
19,688
5,827
395
5,625
22,306
5,230
498
4,214
31,535
32,248
Analysed between..
Information and awareness
Parents and families
Children and young people
9,563
12,270
9,702
9,742
12,509
9,997
31,535
32,248
10 Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is stated after charging1{crediling)'.
Fees payable to the charity'5 independent examiner..
for the independent examination of the charity's financial stalemenls
for olher financial seTvices
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed as5els
2,40D
372
625
2,400
354
905
31
11
Trustees
None of the tru51ees {or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, bul
they were reimbursed a total of £0 for travelling expenses {2024 - £263}.
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during Ihe year was=
2025
Number
2024
Nurnber
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social Security costs
other pension costs
150,580
5,920
3,729
150,524
4,706
3,597
16D.229
158,827
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
13 Other expenditure
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Nel loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
31
14 Taxation
The charity is exempl frorn taxation on ils activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures.
fittings &
equipment
Computers
Total
Cost
At 1 Apiil 2024
26.770
15,785
42,555
At 31 March 2025
26.770
15.785
42,555
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
26,155
14,380
471
40,535
625
At 31 March 2025
26,309
14,851
41,160
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
461
934
1,395
At 31 March 2024
615
1,405
2,020
16 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year-
Other debtors
Prepayments and accTued income
7,370
7,264
10,122
2,035
14,634
12,157
17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
2,506
3,841
414
2,441
3,275
414
6,761
6,130
18 Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contyibution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
3,479
3,597
The charity operate5 a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of Ihe
scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Unrestricted funds - Designated fund
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of
unrestricted funds by Ihe trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
Legacy income - strategic plan
Parent support service &
helpline
Summer Transition Courses
DLD Togelher parenl training
project
Social Media Officer
96,235
121,158)
75,077
11,137
38,000
39
112,646)
5,000
3,530
38,000
13,447
21,443
(2,858)
(18,190)
10,589
19,253
16.000
180,262
39
133,694)
{158)
146,449
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
Legacy income - strategic plan
Parent support seNice &
helpline
Summer Transition Courses
DLD Together parent Iraining
project
Social Media Officer
133,235
137,000)
96,235
15,000
38,000
13,863)
11,137
38,000
18,000
14,553)
{15,5571
13,447
21.443
37,000
204,235
120,1101
(3,863)
180,262
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Restri¢ted funds
The restricted funds of Ihe charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and gr8n15 held on trusl
subject Io specific conditions by donors as lo how they may be used.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resource5
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
CYMRU
Northern Ireland
Parent Support se￿iCe
Local Groups
Summer School
Bryony Walker Fund
West Midlands
DLD Together
886
231
1111
{12)
1707)
(12,017)
133,658)
875
219
5.291
27,359
26,530
5,378
5,998
10,783
28,625
28,593
31,563
5.378
161
522
1319)
119,656)
158
34,847
15,713
67,334
80,253
166,380)
158
81,365
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
CYMRU
Northem Ireland
Parent Support Service
Local Groups
Surnmer School
Bryony Walker Fund
West Midlands
DLD Together
897
242
5,402
24.410
42,456
5,378
245
15,759
886
231
3,618
14,351
16,185
{12,8831
110,1681
(27,078)
3,863
28,593
31,563
5,378
161
522
(84)
(25,417)
10,180
$4,789
44,334
175,652}
3.863
67,334
Details of certain restricted funds, including income from grants and donation5 are a5 follows..
Supporting Parents and Professionals:
Parent Support Service
This se￿1￿ provides support to parenls through a lelephone helpline. social media feeds, production and
distribution of literature and development of resources on the Afasic website. Support towards the costs of this
work has been provided by Ihe David Family Foundation.
Local Groups
Members who come togelher to form groups at a local level lo provide mutual support, organise activities for
children and young people and work in partnership with local authorities. Funds are raised and 5penl locally.
DLD Together
A programme of remote training course5 for parents of a child who has been diagnosed with Developmental
Language Disorder. Funding for this highly regarded project has come from a grant over three years from the
Headley T￿st and donalion5 from the Big Give Christmas Challenge in December 2024.
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Restricted funds
(Continued)
Supporting Children & Young People:
Transition Summer Schools
This is a programfne of innovative courses for children facing the move from primary to secondary school.
These week long courses aim lo prepare the children for this move, ami them with strategies for dealing with
things like bullying. and develop their social and language skills. We are very grateful lo the main funders for
this year's courses, which included.. The Weinstock Fund, Ihe Boshier-Hinton Foundation, Hedley Foundation,
Tesco Stronger Starts, Patricia Roulledge Foundation, Brilford Bridge Trust, and the H3raTnead Trust.
Bryony Walker Fund
A fund set up with donations made in memory of our Trustee 2nd Vice Chair Bryony Walker who sadly passed
away in 2014 to be used for work with young people.
West Midlands Fund
Funds lo be used for our work in the West Midlands areas.
West Midlands Fund
Funds lo be used for our work in Ihe West Midlands areas.
Work across the Nations:
Cymru
Our projects in Wales came lo an end in March 2018 as funding bids were unsuccessful and we were unable
to find the fund5 necessary to maintain and develop our work there beyond this period.
Northern Ireland
Previously funded by a grant trom the Big Lottery Fund for work with young people in Northern Ireland. Thi5
project has now been completed.
Afasic is very grateful to all the donors mentioned above for their support of our work during this period.
21 Unrestricted funds
At 1 April
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2025
General funds
117,603
160.308
(145,803)
132,108
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
General funds
146,697
128,160
(157,254)
117.603
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AFASIC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
22 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
general Designated
fund
2025
Restricted
funds
Total
2025
2025
2025
At 31 March 2025..
Tangible assets
Current asselsl{liabilities)
1,395
130,713
1,395
358.527
146.449
81,365
132,108
146,449
81,365
359.922
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
general Designated
fund
2024
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
2024
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl{liabilitiesl
2,020
115,583
2,020
363,179
180,262
67,334
117,603
180,262
67,334
365.199
23 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related paty transactions during the year12024 - none).
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