ISAAC (UK) Ltd
Registered charity 327500 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as COMMUNICATION MATTERS, ISAAC (UK)
ISAAC UK (also known as Communication Matters) is the UK Chapter of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) which focuses upon the needs of people with complex communication needs who may benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems to maximise their opportunities and enhance their life.
Causes: Education/training · Disability · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased to £410,302 from £291,261 in the prior year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £357,066. The trustees report that finances are adequate despite ongoing pressures on main funding streams, noting that reserves currently exceed their stated upper band policy limit. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Capitation fees paid to ISAAC (international parent body)
“Capitation fees totalling £3,605 (2023: £5,194) were payable by the charity to ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
“Journal subscription fees of £1,059 (2023: £1,303) were received from ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Journal subscription fees received from ISAAC
“Capitation fees totalling £3,605 (2023: £5,194) were payable by the charity to ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
“Journal subscription fees of £1,059 (2023: £1,303) were received from ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees paid membership fees to the charity
“Capitation fees totalling £3,605 (2023: £5,194) were payable by the charity to ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
“Journal subscription fees of £1,059 (2023: £1,303) were received from ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee purchased charity merchandise
“Capitation fees totalling £3,605 (2023: £5,194) were payable by the charity to ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
“Journal subscription fees of £1,059 (2023: £1,303) were received from ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees paid conference fees to the charity
“Capitation fees totalling £3,605 (2023: £5,194) were payable by the charity to ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
“Journal subscription fees of £1,059 (2023: £1,303) were received from ISAAC during the year.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Communication Matters / ISAAC (UK) (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- National Lottery — “With the help of National Lottery funding, we are able to support and promote AAC Communication Clubs and Mentoring qualifications.” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram · linkedin
- Andrea Sharples
- Bethany Moulam
- Charlotte Moran
- Christina Voizey
- Claire Elizabeth Cameron Harrison
- Debbie Breslin
- Helen Hewson
- Jessica Helen MacRae-Pemberton
- Katherine Broomfield
- Michelle Paton
- Narinder Sagoo
- SAFFRON MURPHY-MANN
- Sarah Marie McPoland
- Theresa Tanchak
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ISAAC (UK) Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that net assets increased to £410,302 from £291,261 in the prior year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £357,066. The trustees report that finances are adequate despite ongoing pressures on main funding streams, noting that reserves currently exceed their stated upper band policy limit. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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