# KIDS MATTER

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1163617
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 17, 2015
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1163617


## Contact

- **Address:** Kids Matter, Rutland House, 23-25 Friar Lane, Leicester
- **Postcode:** LE1 5QQ
- **Phone:** 0303 040 1068
- **Email:** info@kidsmatter.org.uk
- **Website:** http://kidsmatter.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF PARENTS AND CARERS OF CHILDREN OF PRIMARY SCHOOL AND SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE, INCLUDING BY:(A) TRAINING INDIVIDUALS TO RUN PARENTING COURSES FOR THE PARENTS AND CARERS OF CHILDREN, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON COMMUNITIES WITH HIGHER LEVELS OF DEPRIVATION AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN;(B) DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING TRAINING MATERIALS; AND(C) PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT TO PARENTS AND CARERS,THUS EQUIPPING PARENTS AND CARERS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN FLOURISH, REDUCING NEGATIVE PARENTING PATTERNS, AND IMPROVING THE WELLBEING OF FAMILIES AND THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN.

**Activities:** Our vision is for every child in need to be raised in a strong family.  We reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based programmes.  We engage local churches to equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence, and community, enabling their children to thrive.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **ANJA SONKSEN** | Chair | Jan. 1, 2025 |
| ALEXANDRA STEWART |  | Oct. 4, 2018 |
| Chianne Buckle |  | March 13, 2025 |
| DAVID RICHARDS |  | Sept. 25, 2025 |
| DR YAEL GARDNER |  | Sept. 1, 2015 |
| JULIA ELIZABETH GRANT |  | March 2, 2023 |
| Joanne Watling |  | Dec. 7, 2023 |
| PETER BACON |  | March 31, 2022 |
| VICTORIA JANE NEAL |  | March 14, 2024 |




