The Makaton Charity

The Makaton Charity Transforming lives through communication
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Makaton is a language programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to empower anyone living with learning or communication difficulties to understand and be understood. Makaton has brought positive transformation to millions of lives by giving people a way to express themselves independently, overcoming frustration and promoting inclusion. There are currently in excess of 2.2 million people i

n the UK with speech, language and communication difficulties and over 1 million Makaton users. The Makaton Charity exists to ensure that everyone living with learning or communication difficulties has the tools and resources they need to understand and be understood. The Charity curates and promotes the Makaton Language Programme, trains and supports the Licensed Makaton Tutor network, and provides tools to enhance the learning and usage of Makaton. Visit our website makaton.org to find out more about the impact Makaton has on beneficiaries and their families or support networks.

This Sunday is Father’s Day - a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible Dads, Step Dads, Adopted Dads and all the...
18/06/2026

This Sunday is Father’s Day - a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible Dads, Step Dads, Adopted Dads and all the Father figures in our lives 🧡

To mark the occasion we’ve got free and premium resources available on the Makaton Library to help you get prepared!

Get started with Makaton Membership here: https://bit.ly/3YmScdk

📢 Attention Makaton Members!Two weeks until our next MakaChat LIVE! ☀️Summer & Summer Holidays – get ready with safety t...
18/06/2026

📢 Attention Makaton Members!

Two weeks until our next MakaChat LIVE! ☀️
Summer & Summer Holidays – get ready with safety tips, holiday chat, and signing practice.

📅 Thursday 2nd July
⏰ 1–2pm
📍 Zoom

A fun, interactive session to practise summer vocabulary, explore resources, and connect with others in a friendly space 💛

Book your place: https://bit.ly/4ua6tKu

17/06/2026

🌟Which Wednesday🌟

Watch the video and see if you can identify the right symbol…

Think you’ve cracked it? Let us know in the comments!

Get your FREE 7-day Makaton Membership trial here/at the link in bio: http://bit.ly/3YmScdk

🌟 Join us for 'Our Voices, Our Way', a Makaton Users’ Webinar🌟🗓️ Wednesday 15 July 2026⏰ 6:00pm–7:00pm📍 OnlineFREE – eve...
17/06/2026

🌟 Join us for 'Our Voices, Our Way', a Makaton Users’ Webinar🌟

🗓️ Wednesday 15 July 2026
⏰ 6:00pm–7:00pm
📍 Online
FREE – everyone is welcome

Kirsty, Cassie, Liddy, Taylor and Abi will be sharing their personal experiences of using Makaton in everyday life as they talk openly about communication, accessibility, and what it’s like living with a disability.
Through honest conversation, they explore how Makaton supports independence, self-expression and connection, and why disabled voices matter, especially during Disability Pride Month.
This webinar celebrates different ways of communicating and puts lived experience at its heart.

✨ The webinar will be recorded and available to watch after in the Makaton Library✨

Book your place here https://bit.ly/3QC9api

Thursday 18th June is International Picnic Day! Check out the FREE and Premium resources available on the Makaton Librar...
16/06/2026

Thursday 18th June is International Picnic Day! Check out the FREE and Premium resources available on the Makaton Library to help you get prepared!

Get started with Makaton Membership here: https://bit.ly/3YmScdk

It's and we are joining our friends at Mencap to celebrate the things that people with a learning disability bring to ...
15/06/2026

It's and we are joining our friends at Mencap to celebrate the things that people with a learning disability bring to society and challenge the barriers that people with a learning disability face.

This year's theme is "Do you see me?", which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued.

How has Makaton helped you, your family or the people you support to be seen, heard and valued? We'd love to hear your story in the comments below.

15/06/2026

This week's sign is Dad/Daddy/Father, demonstrated by Ellie!

Like, comment, and share to help us spread some Makaton magic.

14/06/2026

🌟Solve It Sunday🌟

Watch the video and see if you can crack the code...

Worked it out? Share your answer in the comments!

Get your FREE 7-day Makaton Membership trial here/at the link in bio: http://bit.ly/3YmScdk

Today is World Blood Donor Day and to mark the occasion we’ve got a FREE vocabulary resource available from the Makaton ...
14/06/2026

Today is World Blood Donor Day and to mark the occasion we’ve got a FREE vocabulary resource available from the Makaton Library.

Get started with Makaton Membership here: https://bit.ly/3YmScdk

Two weeks on from MakaHike, the aching legs have (hopefully!) recovered, the walking boots have been put away, and our a...
13/06/2026

Two weeks on from MakaHike, the aching legs have (hopefully!) recovered, the walking boots have been put away, and our amazing team have had a chance to soak up what they achieved.

Looking back through these photos, we're reminded of the stunning views, the determination shown on every step of the climb, and the incredible sense of achievement at the summit.

We're so proud of the team who took on Snowdon to raise funds for The Makaton Charity. Their brilliant efforts will help us continue supporting people to communicate, connect and be understood.

If you've been enjoying the MakaHike updates and have been meaning to sponsor the team, it's not too late to show your support. Every donation, big and small, helps make a difference.

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Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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