# The Makaton Charity

- **Website:** <https://makaton.org>
- **Primary alias:** `makaton.org`
- **Founded:** 2007
- **Employees:** 11+
- **Location:** Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

The Makaton Charity is a brand that offers a range of products and services designed to support communication and language for children and adults with communication and learning difficulties. With over 100,000 people using Makaton symbols and signs as their main method of communication, Makaton is a proven and effective tool. It is not only utilized by individuals with communication difficulties, but also by teachers, health professionals, friends, and the general public. Makaton has been shown to be beneficial for individuals who struggle with understanding concepts, have poor literacy skills, or speak English as an Additional Language. By incorporating Makaton into daily life, individuals can actively participate and engage more fully in society. The brand offers workshops, training, and a Makaton Library that provides a wide range of free resources. There is also an online shop available for those interested in purchasing Makaton materials. To get started with Makaton, individuals can learn the Sign of the Week and explore the various resources available. Support and expertise are readily available through the Makaton community forum, MakaChat. By embracing Makaton, individuals can empower themselves and others through effective communication and language skills.

## Industries

- 📊 Business and Consumer Services

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/MakatonCharity)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/makaton)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/the-makaton-charity)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/TheMakatonCharity)
- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/makatoncharity)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idvDQXtraU/w/350/h/110/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1788676531341)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idvDQXtraU/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1788676531429)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bright Sun | #fed141 | accent |
| Caribbean Green | #00c49e | dark |
| Crusta | #ff7f32 | light |

## Fonts

- castledown-heavy — asset _(custom)_
- castledown-regular — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idvDQXtraU/w/1500/h/500/idGOKm-e5D.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1788676531616)

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