AFASIC

What AFASIC does

Afasic is a UK-registered charity (England & Wales Charity No. 1045617; Scotland Charity No. SC039170), founded in 1968 and headquartered at 15 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PJ. It supports parents, families and professionals of children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), with a substantive focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), which the organization cites as affecting approximately 7.5% of children (about 2-3 per classroom) and around 10% of children starting school. The charity is led by CEO Linda Lascelles, with Sir Derek Jacobi as President and Terry Chimes and Damian Quinn as Vice Presidents.

Afasic's core offerings comprise: a specialist telephone helpline (0300 666 9410, operating Monday and Wednesday 10:30am-4:00pm) with average call length of 20-25 minutes; the seven-week DLD Together online course for parents; Primary-to-Secondary Summer Transition Courses (eight locations in 2025 reaching 80+ children); free downloadable factsheets; and a publication shop via the afasic.org.uk storefront (PayPal payments). Underlying technology is generic web/e-commerce infrastructure with no proprietary platforms or AI/ML systems disclosed; product value is delivered through human expertise and curated content.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Afasic operates a hybrid charity income model: annual membership subscriptions (£5-£35 depending on category and geography), donations and fundraising (London Marathon, Big Give Christmas Challenge, supporter-led challenges), publication sales (£1.25-£20 per item), and event participation fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across the UK plus a small international membership tier, with partnerships to NAPLIC, RCSLT, Speech and Language UK and RADLD supporting the #VoicesForDLD movement for advocacy and program delivery.

Name

AFASIC

Legal name

Afasic

Website

https://afasic.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Afasic is a UK charity founded in 1968 that supports parents, families, schools and professionals of children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), with a focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), via a helpline, online courses, transition programs, publications and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charity Services for Speech and Language Needs

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) & Speech/Language Therapy Tech (EDAFAKAB)

Keywords

• Speech language communication needs
• Developmental language disorder
• Parent support services
• Children communication charity
• SLCN helpline

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions from families, professionals, institutions, students, and other categories ranging from £5 to £35 per year.
2. Donations and Fundraising: One-off, regular, and legacy donations from members, friends and supporters. Fundraising events including running events, bike rides, walking challenges, and community events.
3. Publications Sales: Sale of information booklets and resources about speech and language difficulties, including guides on accessing therapy, claiming benefits, and practical help booklets.
4. Event Participation Fees: Registration fees for fundraising events such as walks, challenge events, and charity activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Afasic is a UK registered charity that supports and provides information for families with children and young adults who have Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), with a particular focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Its offerings include a specialist parent helpline, online and in-person courses, publications and resource packs sold through an online shop, a tiered membership program, and free downloadable information sheets.

Product overview

Afasic is a UK charity providing information, support, and resources for families of children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). The organization operates a charity model with no commercial product platform. Its offerings include a parent helpline service, online DLD Together courses for parents, Primary to Secondary School Transition Courses, free downloadable information sheets, and a shop selling publications including booklets on accessing speech therapy, claiming benefits, activity books, and the DLD Card. The organization also offers membership for families and professionals. All services are focused on supporting children and young people with SLCN/DLD rather than a technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DLD Card Wallet-sized laminated card explaining Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and how others can help. Designed for individuals with DLD (particularly children and young people) to carry and show to others to aid communication and understanding.
• Young Person's Identity Card Identity card sold by Afasic to help young people with speech and language needs prove identity and obtain help if in difficulty.
• Transfer to Secondary School: Moving on Moving up Comprehensive resource pack to help families and schools support pupils with SLCN/DLD as they transfer from primary to secondary education. Includes inserts for visiting schools, pupil profiles, and guidance for home and school.
• Activity Book Set (12 booklets) Bundle of 12 practical activity booklets covering topics from first words, two-word sentences, concentration, pronouns, sound learning, position words, and making sense of language. Save over 20% when purchased as a set.
• Afasic Publications and Booklets Range of publications about speech, language and communication difficulties including guides on accessing speech therapy, claiming benefits, and practical activity booklets for parents of children with SLCN/DLD.
• Afasic Parent Helpline Specialist telephone helpline for parents and carers of children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, providing advice on diagnosis, therapy, school support, and benefits. Open Monday and Wednesday 10.30am to 4.00pm, with average call length of 20-25 minutes.
• DLD Together Online Course for Parents Seven-week online course running one evening per week for parents and carers of children diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
• Primary to Secondary School Transition Courses Summer school courses (3-5 days) for children with SLCN moving from Primary to Secondary School, teaching independence skills, timetable reading, problem solving, and social interaction. Includes parallel parent workshops. Delivered in schools across the UK.
• Free Information Sheets Free downloadable factsheets covering topics including explaining DLD to children, home education, preparing for work, life skills, managing children in class, disability benefits, higher education, and helping with spelling.
• Afasic Membership Annual membership program starting from £5 per year, providing a welcome pack, monthly email updates, and supporting the charity's work. Available for families (£15), professionals (£20), institutions (£35), young people aged 16-25 with communication impairment (£5), students (£5), retired (£5), and claimants (£5), with international options at £25 (Europe) and £30 (Rest of world).

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 courses delivered to 80+ children in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• #VoicesForDLD MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026A movement led by people with DLD and their supporters, working with Afasic, NAPLIC, RCSLT, and Speech and Language UK to raise awareness, allow people with DLD to be heard, challenge misconceptions, and push for DLD recognition.
• NAPLICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfasic has been working with NAPLIC alongside people with DLD and their families to launch a new vision for the future of DLD support in the UK. NAPLIC (National Association for Primary Education) is an educational organization that contributes to the collaborative vision document for DLD.
• RCSLTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfasic collaborates with RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists) on the DLD vision initiative. RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK.
• Speech and Language UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfasic works with Speech and Language UK alongside people with DLD and their families to create a new vision for the future. Speech and Language UK is a charity supporting those with speech and language difficulties.
• RADLDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfasic works with RADLD (Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder) to address the ongoing issue of raising awareness of DLD in the UK.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Speech and Language UK: The UK's largest dedicated charity for children with speech and language difficulties. Directly comparable to Afasic as both serve the same SLCN/DLD population with parent information, professional resources, and campaigning; the two operate as formal partners in the #VoicesForDLD movement.
• RADLD (Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder): International awareness organization specifically for DLD. Directly comparable to Afasic in focusing on DLD awareness and education, with whom Afasic partners to advance DLD recognition in the UK.
• IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice): UK charity providing free legal advice and support to families navigating the SEN system. Comparable to Afasic in assisting parents of children with SLCN with statutory assessment, EHCP processes, and school navigation.
• NAPLIC: UK organization for professionals supporting children with SLCN/DLD. Comparable to Afasic in mission and overlapping audience (parents and educators of children with developmental language difficulties), and is a strategic co-development partner on the DLD vision initiative.

Regional players

• Kidscape: UK charity focused on child safety, anti-bullying, and wellbeing support. Comparable to Afasic as a UK-based charity providing parent resources and helpline-style support for children facing developmental and social challenges.

Broad incumbents

• National Autistic Society: Large UK charity for autistic people, including many who also have SLCN/DLD. Comparable as a broader disability/SEN support charity serving overlapping families, with greater scale and fundraising capacity than Afasic.
• Contact (for families with disabled children): UK charity supporting families with disabled children across a wide range of conditions. Comparable to Afasic as a parent-support charity offering helpline, information, and guidance, with overlapping audience of families with SLCN/DLD.
• Mencap: Major UK charity for people with learning disabilities, including those with communication needs. Comparable as a parent-facing information and advocacy organization in the SEND/IDD space, though operating at far larger scale.
• British Dyslexia Association: UK charity supporting people with dyslexia and related SpLDs. Comparable as a long-established membership charity providing information, helpline-style advice, and resources to families and educators of children with specific learning difficulties.
• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT): UK professional body for speech and language therapists. Comparable as a stakeholder in the SLCN/DLD ecosystem; Afasic's professional membership tier and DLD advocacy work directly overlap with RCSLT's outreach to SLTs and parents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/afasic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Afasic
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/afasic
• Instagraminstagram.com/afasic.charity
• TikToktiktok.com/@afasic.charity

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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