Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start dste April Period end date March 2024 2025 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Mid Tendring Education Partnership other namas charity is known by Tendring Families First Reglstered charlty number (if any) 1150415 Charity's prlnclpal address Brightlingsea Primary School & Nursery Eastern Road Brightlingsea Postcod6 C07 OHU Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charfty Name of person lor body) entitled to appolnt trusteo Ilf an Trustee name Offi¢e {rf any) Dates acted if not for whole year Sarah Bryson Jennifer Grotier Diane Fawcett Stephen Burke Chris Ruck Kay French Vikki Bonner Chair Dr Bethany Morgan- Brett Michael Beckett 1011212024- Present Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted If not for whole year Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional infomiation) pe of adviser Name Address Name of chief executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Information) Liz Pickford - CEO TAR March 25
Section B structure, governance and management Doscription of the charlty's trusts Type of governing document l@g. Irusl depd, LQiiS lilution Memorandum & Artic18s of Association incorporated 29th M arch 2012 How the charity is constituted {eq. trust. associatio n, companyl Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee - Consisting of Schools & Partners holdin full and associate membershi asa ro riate. Trustee selection methods jeg. appoinl&d by, el@ct8d by) Trustees are appointed or reappointed at the Annual General Meeting as detailed in the Articles of Association. Addltional governance Issues {Optional Information) Tendring Families First (Mid Tendring Education Partnership) is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee with full and associate membership of schools and partners, The partnership's Articles of Association contains the organisational structure to detail that a m inim um of 5 Directors are required to represent the schools from both Colne and c clusters and a Special school. The partnership also works with the other organisations to ensure that the local needs are communicated to inform strategic decisions and local commissioning cpportunities are acted upon. You may choose to include addttional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the Induction and training of trustees", the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity Tendring Families First (Mid Tendring Education Partnership has a range of policies and procedures in place in relation to the direct delivery of services provided as well as those relating to the Charities business, including Safeguarding Children, GDPR, along with comprehensive Insurance cover to include Professional and Trustee Indemnity. relationship with any related trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Objectives and activities The charity's objects are to work collaboratively for the advancement of education for public benefrt of the children, young people and families in the Mid-Tendring area in order to improve life chances and outcom8s, by (a)facilitating the delivery or brokering additional extra-curricular, opportunities (b)promoting public and family access to schools and member resources. (c)facilrf(ating the delivery or brokering support training and opportunities for public and families. (d)facilitating the delivery or brokering servlces to meet the needs of families and the public not currently met by statutory or local authority provision. (e) cultivating an ethos that fosters a positive sentlment towards education and lifelong leaming for the public benefit in the Mid-Tendring area. Surnmary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 25
Tendring Families First (Mid Tendring Education Partnership) ensures that all undertakings and commissions are in accordance with the Charlty Commission's guidance on public benefit. We strive to provide support, opportunities and activities which will benefit our children, families and communities by increasing their relevant capabilities, competencies, skills and experiences. Promotion and access to community facilities including school facilities outside of the school day - provides increas@d opportunities for famili6s to access local support seNices who provide information, advice and guidance to improve the knowledge, understanding and experience of the parents, children and families, as w611 as community enrichment and engagement. Facilttating and Delivering Training and Workshops and Family L8arning- for schools, children, families and the community. Brokering & Delivering Services to meet need - without exception the services Commissioned aim to develop and teach the families to seek their own solutions to remove barriers to improve moral, spiritual, cultural and mental development of the families, to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences when engaging with society Summary ofthe main activitles undertaken for the public benefit In relation to these objects (includa withln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charlty Commission on publlc benefit) Creating an ethos and environment in which families can enjoy learning, reflect, improve and grow in confidence, is fundamental. We will communicate an expectation that learning is important and enjoyable, and that everyone can achieve - we are ambitious for our families and expectations of learning are high. We will develop a culture of Gollaborative learning that builds on what all families from diverse backgrounds know and understand. TAR March 25
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional inforrnation) You may choose to include f urther statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 25
Section D Achievements and performance For 2024 -2025 we hav8 continued to build on the strategic direction of 'T6ndring Familles First, and the ethos of 'Putting Children and Families First, and the im portant work we do as a local Charity providing early support across one of the most deprived districts in the UK. Our support helps families struggling with multiple complex issues including povety, family bakdown, isolation, mental health, and behavioural challenges. Summary ofthe maln achievements of the charity durlng the year A continulng key priority area of support this year has been Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health for our children and families. This year demand for mental health support for our children and families has continued to increase and is particularly acute within Tendring as it has the highest number of Children and Young People aged 5-11 affected by mental health in Essex. Sadly approximately 4 children and young peopl8 per week lose their life to suicide, most worryingly Tendring has Éhe 2nd highest Suicide rate in the whole Country. {2021 }. T8ndring, also has higher than average adult mental health challenges, (Depression, Self-Harm, Suicide) and in most cases greater prevalence than all of England (2021). This is evident in the high numbers of our parents experiencing a decline in their emotional well-being and mental health. Between 2024 and 2025, Tendring Families First saw a further 250A Increase in requests for Family Support on previous financial year, also in 202312024 we saw a 230/0 increase on previous year. One key theme of referral requests was for support around Diagnosis and EHCP help. This increase coincides with the revelation that Essex County Council is the worst in the Country for completing Special Educational Needs & Disabilrties Assessments. In Essex just 10/0 of children receive an assessment for an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) within the legal limit of 20 weeks. This delay is partly caused by the lack of Educational Psychologists able to cary out assessments to contribute to the EHCP, as well as an overall increase of requests of 143 % from 2015 with almost 4,000 requests made in 22123, It is estimated in NE Essex that children between 0-18 with Combined ASDIADHD make up 7.6 % of the population. In response to demand, Suffolk and North East Ess6x Integrated Care Board have introduced changes to the Neurodevelopmental Disorder Diagnosis Pathway for children seeking ASD IADHD diagnosis. In summary the changes include.. Referral forms now only accepted f rom the child's GP or education setting, unless not in Education. The school is required to triage and confimi rf the request is for either a diagnostic assessment for autism or ADHD. Complete the 1&page assessment referral providing detailed information on, Communication, Social Interactions, Rigid Behaviours, thinking and special interests, Sensory, Attention and Concentration, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity School to stlll complete SNAP questionnaires Parent also required to complete lengthy assessment for child Evidence that parent has accessed Behaviour and Parenting Support TAR These changes clearly impact on schools, linked to the expectation on schools to have the capacity and experience to be able to complete the r8ferrals and to triage children to the correct diagnosis pathway without medical training. However, there is also a big impact on Tendring
Section E Financial review Tendring Families First (Mid T8ndring Education Partnership) tskes an active and realistic approach to the management of our Reserves, which accords with the regulatory frameworks in which we work and with good practice as laid down by the Charity Commission. In order to sustain existing work for which funding has ceased, we aim to maintain the General Reserve at a minimum level. In accordance with Charity Commission guidelines, Tendring Families First (MTEP) has set this level to be equal to the costs of discharging our liabilities in Ihe event of the company being wound up plus the costs represented by three to six months of continued operations. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds materlally in deficit Not Applicable Further financial review detalls (Optlonal informatlon) This year Tendring Families First (MTEP) has been successful in securing external funding to support the charities vital work to include: You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. £31,506 National Lottery 3 Year Partnership Funding (year1) Fam ily Support £25,375 Trust House Charitable 3 Year Funding (final year) Family Support £1,000 Orsted - Counselling Support £1.000 Pickering Electronics- Counselling Support £5.000 Albert Hunt Trust - Counselling £4,000 - Essex Community Foundation - Psychotherapy Project WALK & TALK Tendring Families First held 'Walk & Talk Sponsored events during Children's Mental Health Week, which raised an impressive £2,811 Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chalr, etc) Sarah Bryson ( nee Dukelow) Chair Liz Pickford CEO Date TAR March 25
| Mid Tendring Education Partnership Working nam:; Tendring families First |
Mid Tendring Education Partnership Working nam:; Tendring families First |
CharityNo | 1150415 |
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| Company No | 8012490 | ||
| Annual accounts for theperiod | |||
| Period start date | 01/04/2024 | To | Period end date |
Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)
| Guidance Note S01 S02 S03 S04 S05 S06 S07 Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: S08 S09 S10 S11 S12 S13 Tax payable S14 S15 Net gains/(losses) on investments S16 S17 Extraordinary items S18 S19 S20 Other gains/(losses) S21 S22 Reconciliation of funds: S23 S24 Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Net income/(expenditure) after tax before Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for Net movement in funds Raising funds Charitable activities Separate material expense item Other Total Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the Other trading activities Investments Separate material item of income Other Total Recommended categories by activity Income (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
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| 5,191 | 65,882 | ||
| 78,510 | |||
| 275 | |||
| 2,817 | |||
| 86,794 | 65,882 | ||
| 14,547 | |||
| 70,515 | 75,304 |
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| 85,062 | 75,304 | ||
| 1,731 | 9,422 - |
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| 1,731 | 9,422 - |
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| 181,611 | 9,422 | ||
| 183,342 | - |
31/03/2025
| Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05 71,073 73,369 78,510 79,950 275 3,937 2,817 - 2,484 152,676 159,740 BSEA |
Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05 71,073 73,369 78,510 79,950 275 3,937 2,817 - 2,484 152,676 159,740 BSEA |
Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05 71,073 73,369 78,510 79,950 275 3,937 2,817 - 2,484 152,676 159,740 BSEA |
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| 71,073 | 73,369 | |
| 78,510 | 79,950 | |
| 275 | 3,937 | |
| 2,817 | ||
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| 2,484 | ||
| 152,676 | 159,740 | |
| 14,547 | 14,080 | |
| 145,819 | 140,969 | |
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 160,366 | 155,049 | |
| 7,691 - |
4,691 | |
| - | ||
| 7,691 - |
4,691 | |
| - | ||
| 7,691 - |
4,691 | |
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 7,691 - |
4,691 | |
| 191,033 | 186,342 | |
| 183,342 | 191,033 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
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Charity Name Mid Tendring Education Partnership |
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| On accounts for the year | 31stMarch 2025 | Charity no | 1150415 | |
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| Set out on pages | 1-3 | |||
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .
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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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