# THE SOUTHAMPTON FOSTER CARERS' ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1137351
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Aug. 9, 2010
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1137351


## Contact

- **Address:** Southampton CC Foster Care Services, Civic Centre, North Wing, Ground Floor, SOUTHAMPTON
- **Postcode:** SO14 7LY
- **Phone:** 0800 5191818
- **Email:** sfcassociation@gmail.com



## Activities

**Objects:** The objectives of the Association shall be for the public benefit to advance education and to protect and preserve the good health of foster carers and the children in their care within the Southampton and surrounding area in particular, but not exclusively, by:a) Promoting the provision of high quality foster care for children looked after, in partnership with Southampton Social Services Department (‘The Department’) and to work with the Department in the practice and promotion of anti-discrimination, anti-racism, and equal opportunitiesb) Supporting the Department in their recruitment of suitable persons to become foster carers c) Supporting foster carers themselves and promoting and protecting their interestsd) Enabling carers to have a stronger voicee) Promoting good working partnershipsf) Providing support and guidanceg) Supporting and enhancing knowledge and skills required for fosteringh) Offering regular social events for everyone

**Activities:** The Association offers activities and social events for fostering families and the children in their care. We assist with monthly support groups, providing new carers with buddies, who offer advice and support when needed, and organise annual events for our fostering families which include fun days, BBQs, discos, day trips, a Halloween party, and a Christmas grotto.

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Southampton City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £29159 | £22562 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £24840 | £17552 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £17897 | £20854 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £21748 | £22349 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £14624 | £6415 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Joanne Marie Lane** (Chair) — appointed July 6, 2020
- JO-ANNE MONTEIRO — appointed July 6, 2020
- Jade Ashley-Meyer — appointed July 12, 2021