# WALTHAM FOREST DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 802993
- **Other names:** W F D A
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** July 10, 1990
- **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=802993


## Contact

- **Address:** 54 CHURCH HILL, LONDON
- **Postcode:** E17 9RY
- **Phone:** 020 8520 7370
- **Email:** admin@wfda.org.uk
- **Website:** www.wfda.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE DYSLEXIC, PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION, AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC TO MAKE SOCIETY MORE DYSLEXIC-FRIENDLY BY:A) BUILDING UPON PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE WORK TO ENABLE DYSLEXIC PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.B) SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF DYSLEXIC CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, QUALITY SERVICES RUN BY APPROPRIATELY TRAINED STAFF.C) PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING RESEARCH INTO DYSLEXIA BY PROVIDING EVIDENCE BASED DATA TO SUPPORT QUALITY SERVICES AND DISSEMINATE THE RESULTS THEREOF.D) PROCURING AND PROVIDING ADVICE AND INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC CONCERNING DYSLEXIAE) RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF DYSLEXIC PEOPLE BY HOLDING PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, MEETINGS AND LECTURES.F) DOING ALL SUCH OTHER LAWFUL THINGS AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF THE SAID OBJECTS.

**Activities:** Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association provides information on dyslexia which can be accessed via our helpline, our website or by emailing us.We also:- run literacy numeracy handwriting & touch typing classes- run training and conferences- provide information and training about dyslexia to schools- offer computer screening- monthly adult group

**Area of benefit:** WALTHAM FOREST




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Barking And Dagenham
- Essex
- Hackney
- Haringey
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Waltham Forest



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £36158 | £39430 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £37690 | £48183 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £45467 | £58448 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £46045 | £56577 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £65996 | £64980 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Sandra Waldron Rigobert** (Chair) — appointed July 3, 2025
- Dr KATHERINE HEWLETT — appointed June 17, 2011
- John Daniel McMenemy — appointed Oct. 16, 2017
- Katherine Elizabeth Marshall
- Liam Sion O'Donnell-Roberts — appointed July 3, 2025
- Rev Carol Ann Newnham — appointed Jan. 31, 2014
- Sadia Mirza — appointed Jan. 14, 2020