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Empathy For Special Children

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1151472
Status
Registered
Registered
April 2, 2013
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Empathy For Special Children
Corvedale Road
CRAVEN ARMS
Shropshire
SY7 9ND

Activities

Empathy for special children works to reduce the social isolation and improve the lives of those growing up with ASD/High Functioning Disability/Additional Needs and their families. Working throughout Shropshire we provide a wide range of safe, supported opportunities to allow children and families to create an empathic social network, try something new, re engage with society and be more active.

Objects: 1. To Relieve The Needs Of People With Autistic Spectrum Disorders By Such Means As The Trustees May Determine2. The Promotion Of Social Inclusion For Children, Young People And Their Families Living With A High Functioning Disability/additional Needs, Particularly Those Affected By The Triad Of Impairment Of Autistic Spectrum Disorders Who Are Socially Excluded From Society Or Parts Of Society By:a. Providing Opportunities For These Children / Young People To Improve And Practice Their Social Interaction And Communication Skills And Establish A Peer Group,b. Providing Age Appropriate Opportunities For Them To Try New Activities And Integrate With Local Mainstream Providers In Supported, Safe, And Understanding Environment,c. Raising Public Awareness Of High Functioning Disabilities Within The Local Community, Both Generally And In Relation To Their Social Exclusion,d. To Improve The Conditions Of Life Of Families, Children And Young People Affected By Autistic Spectrum Disorder By Providing A Forum For Families To Meet And Introduction To Support Services And Information.

Classification

How
Provides Services
What
Education/training, Disability, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Shropshire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
June 30, 2025 £72,026 £83,684
June 30, 2024 £69,368 £59,193
June 30, 2023 £71,075 £84,748
June 30, 2022 £77,501 £78,321
June 30, 2021 £91,489 £86,633
April 30, 2020 £70,503 £55,974

Trustees

Name Appointed
Cherida Marie Hughes (Chair) July 5, 2019
Amie Watson Sept. 29, 2025
Tim Loft Sept. 26, 2025