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Families Infocus (Essex)

Infocus (Essex), Infocus

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1062311
Status
Registered
Registered
May 12, 1997
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Essex

Address

Address
Families Infocus (Essex)
Townfield House
30-33 Townfield Street
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1QL

Activities

To support, strengthen and improve the quality of life for Essex families with children and young people with any special educational need or disability (SEND), requiring quality advice, information, emotional and practical support, especially at the time of diagnosis or varied transition points. Through 'holistic' information, advice and support projects/services and range of family activities.

Objects: To Provide Support For Children And Young People (Aged 0 To 25) With Any Special Educational Need Or Disability (Send) Anywhere In The Geographical Area Of The County Of Essex, Which Comprises The Local Authorities Of Essex County Council And The Unitary Authorities Of Southend On Sea And Thurrock, By Ensuring That They, Their Families And Carers Receive Information, Advice, Practical And Emotional Support. In Particular, Through The Provision Of Advice, Information And Support To Improve The Education And Development Of, And Relieve The Poverty For Children And Young People With Send, To Enhance The Stability And Quality Of Life For The Whole Family. A Central Consideration Will Be The Emotional Needs Of All Concerned. The Charitable Purpose Of Families Infocus (Essex) Is For The Public Benefit And Fall Within The Description "The Relief Of Those In Need, By Reason Of Youth, Age, Ill-Health, Disability, Financial Hardship Or Other Disadvantage

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Essex, Southend-on-sea, Thurrock

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £387,444 £326,197
March 31, 2024 £389,070 £440,638
March 31, 2023 £429,790 £440,638
March 31, 2022 £386,029 £355,645
March 31, 2021 £353,650 £324,957

Trustees

Name Appointed
Clare Boston (Chair) Nov. 19, 2024
Katherine Wilkins Sept. 12, 2023
Kathleen Gayton June 10, 2025
Martin Peter Merrell Dec. 2, 2013
Marc Jordan March 29, 2021
Michael Cockerton April 24, 2025
Susan Jane Dewar Jan. 16, 2023