MADE BY DYSLEXIA
The objects of the charity are to advance education for the public benefit in relation to all aspects of dyslexia. Our aim is to help the world understand, value and support dyslexia. We create high-profile, inspirational campaigns, events, partnerships, resources and research that create global change.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £237,261 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £240,370. Per the trustees' report, this reserves position is above the stated policy target of approximately £75,000, which the board considers prudent given the challenging fundraising environment.
What the accounts disclose
“The board are minded to establish a level of unrestricted funds (which have not been designated for specific use) equivalent to three months of core administration expenditure, including staff costs, calculated to be in the region of £75,000.” — page 6
“During the year the charity made purchases of £75,124 (18 months to 31 March 2024: £456,989) with Parallel Lifestyle Limited. At the end of the period, the charity owed Parallel Lifestyle Limited £12,176, which is included in trade creditors (18 months to 31 March 2024 restated: £59,231). All transactions were carried out at arms length.” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- CLAUDIA DOUGLASS
- LORD EVAN MERVYN DAVIES
- ROLAND RUDD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £980k | £743k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.5m | £1.6m |
| 30/09/2022 | £499k | £436k |
| 30/09/2021 | £251k | £410k |
| 30/09/2020 | £599k | £472k |
Common questions
Is MADE BY DYSLEXIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £237,261 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £240,370. Per the trustees' report, this reserves position is above the stated policy target of approximately £75,000, which the board considers prudent given the challenging fundraising environment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MADE BY DYSLEXIA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MADE BY DYSLEXIA as a grant recipient include THE VIRGIN FOUNDATION, THE BATCHWORTH TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VIRGIN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £40k | Grant to help the world understand, value and support dyslexia, via the creation and nurture of high-profile, inspirational campaigns, events, partnerships, res |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | FY2022 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| D D MCPHAIL CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT CIO | 2 | £91k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £8k |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | £37k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION
- DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF STAFFORDSHIRE LIMITED
- THE DYSLEXIA FOUNDATION
- Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
- CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION
- DOWNRIGHT EXCELLENT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADE BY DYSLEXIA | £980k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION | £2.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF STAFFORDSHIRE LIMITED | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DYSLEXIA FOUNDATION | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity | £1.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |