# THE SYMBOL TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1188123
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 21, 2020
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1188123


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 32, Royal Start Arcade, High Street, Maidstone, Kent
- **Postcode:** ME17 1JL
- **Phone:** 01622863291
- **Email:** info@symboltrust.org
- **Website:** www.symboltrust.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR CARERS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION.2. TO COMMISSION AND SUPPORT RESEARCH PROGRAMMES WHICH WILL INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE BASE CONCERNED WITH THE NEEDS OF, AND APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS FOR, ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.3. TO ENABLE THE PUBLICATION OF WORK AND THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODELS OF BEST PRACTICE IN IMPROVING THE INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNICATION, EATING AND DRINKING SKILLS OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.4. TO FUND PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES.5. TO ORIGINATE, DEVELOP AND PROVIDE TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PRACTITIONERS, AND PARENTS AND CARERS IN ORDER TO DISSEMINATE BEST PRACTISE AND INCREASE EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE AMONGST THOSE WORKING WITH, AND CARING FOR, ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.6. TO ASSIST THROUGH FUNDING, COMMISSIONING OR WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ANY OTHER ORGANISATION TO ACHIEVE THE ABOVE OBJECTS.

**Activities:** The Symbol Trust is dedicated to promoting effective and innovative solutions to the communications needs of children and adults with learning disabilities. Our ambition is to see a more equitable society where language enrichment can unlock true potential in people with special needs.The Charity will work to bring people with learning disabilities across Kent.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| June 30, 2024 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| June 30, 2023 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| June 30, 2022 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| June 30, 2021 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Barry Naziri** (Chair) — appointed Feb. 1, 2018
- Christopher Wood — appointed June 1, 2021
- Mark Christian — appointed Feb. 1, 2018
- Paul Mitchell — appointed June 1, 2021
- Sam Hinton — appointed June 1, 2021