The Makaton Vocabulary Development Project was founded in 1976 by Margaret Walker, who worked in a voluntary capacity as director until her retirement in October 2008. The first Makaton training workshop was held in 1976 and supporting resources and further training courses were, and continue to be, developed. In 1983 the Makaton Vocabulary Development Project became a charitable trust, and in 2007 it changed its status to become the Makaton Charity.
The Makaton Vocabulary Development Project was founded in 1976 by Margaret Walker who worked in a voluntary capacity as director until her retirement in October 2008 The first Makaton training workshop was held in 1976 and supporting resources and further training courses were and continue to be developed In 1983 the Makaton Vocabulary Development Project became a charitable trust and in 2007 it changed its status to become the Makaton Charity