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← The Kidsaid Foundation

2025-03-31-accounts

| Impact Report

Registered Charity Number: 1167852

The KidsAid Foundation, Doddridge Centre, 109 St. James Road, Northampton, NN5 5LD. Mobile: 07471 762737 Email: info@kidsaid.org.uk Website: www.kidsaid.org.uk

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CONTENTS

Contents page

CEO & Chair’s introduction Our vision, mission & values Our services

Why KidsAid is needed How to find out more Our team

KidsAid - ‘Charity of the Year’ Placement manager article Trainee therapist article Impact highlights 2024-25

Child demographics & referral data The reality behind every referaral Clinical report

CYP feedback & outcomes

KidsAid interventions

Parents & caregiver demographic & referral data

Parents & caregiver feedback &

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outcomes

Safeguarding

Case study: Tom’s story How our work is funded Fundraising: A year of generosity Artemis - case study

Barratt Homes - case study Thank you!

How to support us Financial statements & accounts

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Registered Charity Number: 1167852 The KidsAid Foundation, Doddridge Centre, 109 St. James Road, Northampton, NN5 5LD.

Mobile: 07471 762737 Email: info@kidsaid.org.uk Website: www.kidsaid.org.uk

Facebook: @thekidsaidfoundation Instagram: @thekidsaidfoundation LinkedIn: @kidsaiduk

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CEO & Chair Impact Report 2024-25 marked another year of growth for 2024-25

2024-25 marked another year of growth for KidsAid, with the delivery of 4,434 therapy sessions - a 20% increase on the previous year. We are proud to have supported 495 children, young people, and parents through our services.

Our reach continued to expand beyond Northamptonshire, with one in five referrals now coming from neighbouring counties. In Peterborough, our presence was strengthened through our work in eight schools, made possible by the support of the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund and the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.

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These partnerships have been instrumental in helping us deliver on our commitment to widening access to our services.

We are deeply grateful to our grant funders, corporate partners, and local community who continue to champion our work. At a time when demand for mental health support is rising and funding across the charitable sector remains challenging, your support has never meant more.

Our impact is only possible because of the dedicated community that stands behind us. In response to this changing landscape, we focused this year on strengthening our organisational resilience—building robust structures, processes, and professional capacity to sustain the delivery of high-quality services well into the future.

This year also saw the development of the foundations for our three-year strategy (April 2025-March 2028), shaped through extensive consultation and engagement across our community. We held stakeholder meetings, focus groups, and surveys with parents, children, young people, and professionals to better understand their needs and priorities.

Staff and therapists contributed insights from the frontline, culminating in a Strategy Away Day with the Board and team to reflect on findings, identify priorities, and align on a shared vision for the future.

This collaborative process - rooted in lived experience, professional expertise, and organisational insight - has shaped a strategic plan focused on three priorities for 2025-28:

  1. Broadening Impact: Reaching more children, young people, and families, particularly in underserved and marginalised communities across Northamptonshire and the Midlands.

  2. Enhancing Professional Expertise: Ensuring our therapists have the supervision, training, and resources to deliver high-quality, traumainformed care with confidence and skill.

  3. Diversifying Income and Building Resilience: Strengthening fundraising, marketing, risk management, and clinical governance to secure the long-term sustainability of our work.

To underpin our strategy, we completed a comprehensive risk review, leading to a new Risk Implementation Plan that embeds robust risk management practices across the organisation.

We also reviewed our Board subcommittee structure to improve alignment between governance, strategy, and operations, ensuring we remain agile, well-connected, and collaborative in meeting evolving needs.

Through all of this, we remain steadfast in our mission to deliver life-changing support. With strong governance, a clear strategy, and continued investment in professional expertise,

we are confident that KidsAid will continue to meet the needs of children and families - today and in the years ahead.

As we look to the future, the need for our services has never been greater. Rising demand for accessible, trauma-informed mental health support underscores the vital role KidsAid plays in helping children, young people, and families heal and thrive.

Our new three-year strategy positions us to meet this challenge with purpose and resilience - broadening our reach, deepening our professional expertise, and securing the sustainability needed to continue making a profound difference.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our staff, therapists, volunteers, and Board members. Working in the charity sector requires immense dedication, resilience and compassion, and we are profoundly grateful for the professionalism and care each of you brings to our mission every day.

With the strength of our dedicated team, community and partners, we move forward with optimism and determination - ready to ensure that every child who needs our help can access the support they deserve.

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Our Vision

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KidsAid envisions a world where every child affected by trauma has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.

Our Mission

We provide tailored therapies to create lasting, positive change for children, young people, and families navigating mental health challenges and adverse life experiences.

Our Values

Our Support For Children and Young People

Our work is rooted in early intervention. We believe that by addressing trauma as early as possible, we can prevent it from developing into more complex challenges later in life—empowering young people to lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.

Through creative, evidence-based, and tailored therapies, we provide a safe, nurturing space where young people can express themselves, build resilience, and move toward a brighter future.

Our Work is Grounded in Three Core Principles:

Our Support For Parents and Caregivers

In addition to therapy for children and young people, we offer support for parents, because when the whole family is supported, the impact of our work with children and young people can be more profound and longer lasting - ensuring the benefits of therapy continue long after children’s time with us.

Our tailored services for parents and caregivers include:

Our Work with Professionals and Organisations

We also provide bespoke workshops and supervision services that cater to the specific needs of professionals, equipping them to create safe, trauma-informed and nurturing environments for the children and young people in their care.

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We’re Different

Visit our website:

Visit our wesite at kidsaid.org.uk to explore our services, make a referral, read personal stories from young people we have worked with and donate to our work.

Connect on Social Media:

Find KidsAid on Social Media on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and

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The need has never been greater. Right now, thousands of children and young people in every community are struggling with their mental health.

Across the UK, 1 in 5 children and young people live with a diagnosable mental health condition, and since 2017, mental health issues in this age group have risen by a staggering 50%.

Yet despite this growing crisis, many children face long waits just for an assessment — and far too many are turned away without ever receiving the support they desperately need. An estimated six in ten children and young people struggle to access vital NHS services.

Behind these numbers are real lives: children experiencing grief, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and family breakdown. The support systems designed to protect them are overwhelmed, underfunded, and unable to meet the growing demand.

“We have had a really good experience with our therapist - she has completely taken my child’s lead... Thank You!

This is where KidsAid makes a difference.

We believe that investing in the emotional wellbeing of children is one of the most powerful ways to build a healthier, more compassionate society. Early, community-based intervention is not only the kindest response — it’s also proven to be far more effective and 100 times more costefficient than crisis care.

What sets KidsAid apart is the depth and focus of our work.

We are one of the very few organisations in the Midlands offering long-term, trauma-informed therapy, individually tailored to each child and young person’s needs. For some, we are the only place they can turn.

While many services offer short-term counselling or wellbeing programmes, there remains a critical gap in specialist care for children affected by trauma. At KidsAid, we bridge that gap by providing bespoke, sustained therapeutic support, designed to help young people heal and recover at their own pace.

We are proud to offer a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment that goes beyond temporary fixes — creating space for children to rebuild trust, process their experiences, and find hope for the future.

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Our Team

Our staff, trustees, sessional therapists, and volunteers all play an active role in shaping the future of our organisation.

We’ve created an open, supportive, and collaborative environment where every voice is valued, and everyone can help drive positive change for the children and families we support.

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We were honoured to close out 2024 on a high note by being named Charity of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Awards!

This incredible recognition means so much to our entire team and is a powerful testament to the dedication, passion, and hard work we put into supporting children, young people, and families across our community.

Receiving this award not only celebrates how far we’ve come—it also motivates us to keep growing and expanding our impact.

A heartfelt thank you to the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce for this meaningful recognition. It’s an award we’re proud to share with every supporter, partner, and volunteer who helps make our work possible.

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Trainee Therapist Article: My Placement at KidsAid

Placement Manager Article

Since joining KidsAid in 2020 as a student therapist on placement, I have had the privilege of growing alongside the organisation.

After working as a creative therapist, I transitioned into a Placement Coordinator in 2024 and became Placement Manager in 2025.

In this role, I support students throughout their entire placement journey - from initial recruitment, through clinical allocations and ongoing management, to final placement reviews. I am proud to provide consistent guidance at every stage, helping students grow both personally and professionally into skilled, compassionate therapists.

children referred to us, but also for their families and the wider network of professionals involved in their care.

It is a privilege to support such dedicated and inspiring students. Through their development, and with the continued support of KidsAid, I am proud to play a part in creating meaningful support for children, young people, and their families. Within KidsAid, I feel inspired, determined, and empowered to be part of positive change.

KidsAid is committed to offering comprehensive support to our placement students. This includes emotional support through regular check-ins, clinical guidance, free supervision, and financial assistance through a travel allowance and reimbursement for therapy materials.

Reflecting on my journey, from student therapist to Placement Manager, it is incredibly rewarding to come full circle.

By investing in the growth of the next generation of mental health professionals, we are also contributing to the long-term well-being of the children and young people they will go on to support.

I am now able to support the very students I once was, guiding them on their paths while contributing to the same mission that first inspired me: making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

Working at KidsAid has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. The organisation is deeply committed to mental health and wellbeing - not only for the

Since my undergraduate degree in Psychology, and specialising in a mental health pathway, I have known that I have wanted to work in this field.

After trying a few different jobs in this area of work, I knew I wanted to pursue a job as a counsellor. It really appealed to me due to the unique and rewarding career it can be.

I wanted to specialise in children and young people due to being able to understand the importance of early intervention and being able to empathise personally with challenges as a young person.

I am currently completing my master’s at the University of Northampton in counselling children and young people. This course really interested me due to the chances to learn from experts and the opportunities it would offer. As part of this course, the placement team supported us in choosing placements, and I found KidsAid through a recommendation from previous students.

I was so looking forward to gaining experience through a placement and the opportunities out there seemed so exciting! KidsAid was one of my choices, but once I had my interview with the Clinical Lead, I knew I wanted to be a part of the team as they seemed so welcoming. I was really drawn to KidsAid due to the chance to gain experience in different schools and being able to apply different modalities to a range of ages, from play therapy to a person-centred approach.

I felt supported from day one and a placement with KidsAid has provided me with the chance to learn so many skills, including being reflexive, and learning how to overcome personal and professional challenges in counselling.

Before starting with a client, I felt prepared and knowledgeable about KidsAid’s policies and procedures, with additional safeguarding training provided. I knew what KidsAid expected of me and was super excited to start with my first client.

The procedures around receiving referrals were clear and they were always optional for you to consider your capacity for more clients. KidsAid offered some additional extras which other placements don’t seem to always offer, including clinical supervision and expenses covering therapy materials and mileage.

These have been very helpful financially and made my experience on placement much easier. Also, being able to arrange your own sessions with clients to fit into your schedule has been extremely helpful working around other commitments.

KidsAid has also provided me with the opportunity to work with the systems around a child, including schools and parents/caregivers. I have gained experience in conducting assessments and reviews, which are skills that are highly transferable to roles working with children. KidsAid has also opened so many possibilities for my career, by gaining skills in working with families and extra CPD opportunities.

KidsAid is a wonderful team of individuals who care about their student therapists and will have your back during placement.

I am so grateful for this experience and strongly recommend KidsAid to future trainee therapists, due to the supportive environment KidsAid provides and the chance to be a part of a charity that works so hard to support children. I am very proud to be a part of it all.

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IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS 2024-2025

495 Children & parents supported

Child Demograhics & Referral Data

In 2024-25, KidsAid delivered therapeutic interventions to 371 children and young people (CYP):

4,434

Total therapy sessions delivered

23%

Annual increase in therapy session hours

6.5 weeks

Average wait time from initial enquiry

141 Schools worked from

Gender of CYP supported

Ethinicity of CYP supported

White British: 60% White European: 16% Mixed/Multi Ethnic: 12% Black/Black British: 6% Asian/Asian British: 6%

Male: 53%

a Female: 43% , Non-binary: 4% |

Age of CYP supported

Emotional symptoms of CYP supported

Anxiety: 31% Emotional dysregulation: 26% Attachment difficulties: 16% Low self esteem: 11% Behavioural difficulties: 9% Self-harm: 19 5% Depression: 2%

9-11: 36% 6-8: 34% 12-14: 14% 3-5: 14% 15-17: 2%

15% of all CYP we worked with had attendance issues at school.

55% of all CYP we 12% of all CYP we worked with came worked with were from low-income looked-after families. children.

20% of all CYP we worked with were receiving additional support for SEN.

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The Reality Behind Every Referral: Adversity and Its Impact on the Children and Young People We Support

100% of the children and young people we support have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE).

ACEs are traumatic or stressful events that occur during childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or environmental factors that undermine a young person’s sense of safety, security, and attachment. These experiences can significantly affect brain development, emotional regulation, and behaviour. Children and young people who face multiple ACEs are at higher risk of mental health difficulties, poor academic performance, risky behaviours, and long-term health problems.

At KidsAid, we offer early intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic support for parents, aiming to mitigate these negative effects and empower families to thrive beyond their experiences.

Referral Cause

Abuse

Neglect: 28% Domestic Abuse: 28% Emotional Abuse: 23% Sexual Abuse: 11% Physical Abuse: 10%

The primary reason for 60% of referrals was children and young people being exposed to abuse, either as witnesses or direct victims.

Environmental Factors

Environmental Factors

Environmental conditions affecting the safety, stability, or attachment needs of children and young people accounted for 40% of referrals:

Family Breakdown: 34% Illness/Medical Trauma: 27% Bereavement: 24% Incarcerated Parent: 11 % Refugee of War: 4%

Clinical Report Carla Mangan

This past year at KidsAid has reinforced what a privilege it is to work alongside a team devoted to the emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.

One of our biggest achievements has been improving the turnaround time for children to begin their therapeutic journeys.

Starting therapy at the right time can be crucial, and thanks to streamlined administrative processes and the flexibility of our dedicated therapist team, children are now starting therapy within seven weeks of an initial enquiry. This is no small feat and reflects our team’s shared commitment to timely, compassionate care.

Our therapists continue to go above and beyond— not only delivering high-quality, trauma-informed interventions, but also responding with care when families reach out for support. To celebrate their dedication, I introduced a monthly recognition of therapist achievements. Recognising the commitment each person brings to KidsAid is a simple yet powerful way to say, “We see you. We appreciate you.”

This year has also focused on nurturing a strong, supportive clinical culture. As Clinical Lead for nearly two years, I have been honoured to oversee clinical, operational, and placement elements of our charity. From triaging referrals and witnessing the bravery of families seeking help, to supervising students and watching them grow in confidence and skill, every part of this role brings meaning.

Supporting trainee therapists through supervision remains one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Seeing their professional growth, adaptability, and reflection in response to the needs of our children is a privilege.

At KidsAid, the children remain at the heart of everything we do. Whether helping them build emotional resilience, process trauma, or simply find a safe space to be heard, our mission is clear: to make a lasting difference, one child at a time.

Thank you to our staff, therapists, placement students, and especially the families who place their trust in us. Together, we have created another year of impact, compassion, and hope.

Looking ahead, I am excited to extend our support to even more children and young people, ensuring every child receives the care they need.

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Children & Young People FEEDBACK & OUTCOMES

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Parents & Professionals: FEEDBACK & OUTCOMES

Parent & Caregiver DEMOGRAPHICS & REFERRAL DATA

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Anxiety: 50% Depression: 32% Low self esteem: 7% Emotional dysregulation: 4.5% Substance misuse: 4.5% Self-harm: 2%

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Parents & Professionals: FEEDBACK & OUTCOMES

OVERALL EXPERIENCE

felt KidsAid was welcoming, non-judgemental, and that the staff were timely, courteous, and professional.

felt listened to, respected, and believed the service met the young person’s needs. agreed their whole family benefitted from the intervention, not just the young person

would contact KidsAid and recommend the service to others.

. IMPACT ON YOUNG SKILL PEOPLE & FAMILIES BUILDING

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Reported an improved relationship between parent/caregiver and child.

90% Saw improved school attendance.

76% Reported the young person was more engaged at school.

60% Reported improved peer relationships.

Safeguarding is fundamental to our work at KidsAid. In 2024-25, we managed 75 safeguarding concerns, each handled in accordance with our internal protocols and those of our partner schools and organisations.

We are committed to ensuring that every child and family we support feels safe, respected, and heard. To uphold this commitment:

We use MyConcern, a secure, specialist system for recording and managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that all records are confidential, welldocumented, and actionable.

Our safeguarding policies are robust, regularly reviewed, and closely monitored by our Board of Trustees, who remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

Safeguarding is reviewed at bi-monthly Quality Subcommittee meetings and is a standing item at every Board meeting, where updates, reflections, and developments are shared to promote a culture of vigilance, accountability, and continuous learning.

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Case Study: Tom’s Story

Tom was referred to KidsAid at age 14, just as he was on the verge of permanent exclusion from school...

As therapy progressed, Tom developed healthier ways to cope. He became more reflective, more able to pause and think before reacting. With growing trust, he explored what safety meant to him and slowly rebuilt his capacity to connect with others.

His behaviour had become volatile—frequent outbursts directed at teachers and classmates, often sparked by overwhelming emotions he couldn’t understand or control. Home offered little relief. Tension ran high, and Tom’s anger sometimes turned into aggression towards his mum, leaving their relationship fragile and strained.

By the end of his sessions, the changes in Tom were remarkable.

At home, he was noticeably calmer and more present, allowing his relationship with his mum to begin to heal. At school, he became more engaged in learning, more respectful of boundaries, and more able to build positive relationships with peers and teachers. But perhaps the most powerful transformation was internal—Tom’s sense of selfworth began to take root. For a young person who had long felt invisible and undeserving, this growing confidence marked a significant turning point.

Tom’s assessment revealed that beneath his disruptive behaviour lay a heavy, invisible burden. His chaotic actions mirrored the chaos he had grown up with—witnessing domestic violence and grappling with the deep emotional pain of being abandoned by his father. Often, Tom felt lost and frustrated, unable to understand or express his emotions. Most of all, he longed for someone who could help him feel safe, heard, and understood— but at that time, he didn’t believe anyone could.

We are so proud of the progress Tom made during his time at KidsAid, and we wish him all the very best for a brighter, more hopeful future.

In response to Tom’s needs, KidsAid recommended 25 sessions of therapy, offering him the time and space to build trust and slowly let down his guard. From their very first session, Tom’s therapist focused on building trust—gently, consistently, and without pressure. Therapy was shaped around what felt natural for Tom as a teenager.

He was given space to express himself through creative, sensory play: painting abstract art in vibrant colours, stretching and squishing slime, or releasing pent-up energy through fast-paced ball games. These weren’t just distractions— they became a vital language for Tom, a way to communicate what he couldn’t yet put into words.

At first, Tom remained distant and guarded. But week by week, as he came to trust that his therapist would keep showing up—without judgment or demands—he began to soften. Curiosity replaced defensiveness. Slowly, Tom began to speak.

The turning point came when he found the courage to share the painful memories he had buried deep inside. His therapist listened with warmth and empathy, helping him name emotions he had never fully understood before—fear, sadness, confusion, and anger. For the first time in a long while, Tom allowed himself to be vulnerable. He felt truly seen.

How Our Work is Funded

Our therapeutic services for children and families are made possible through a combination of community and corporate fundraising, grants from trusts, and spot commissioning from families able to help cover session costs.

Grant and Trust Funding

In 2024-25, we were honoured to receive an incredible £259, 807 from grant-making trusts, helping us expand our reach and impact. We are deeply grateful to the following organisations for their generous support:

Despite the essential role we play in filling a critical gap in support for young people, we receive no statutory or public health funding. This means a large proportion of the cost of delivering our services is covered directly by KidsAid — made possible through the generosity of our supporters.

Funding Breakdown: 2024-2025

In the year 2024-25, 68% of all interventions were either subsidised or fully funded by KidsAid, ensuring that children and families received the help they needed, regardless of their ability to pay.

Here’s how our funding supported families:

This funding model reflects both the demand for our services and our ongoing commitment to accessibility. With the majority of support financially sustained by KidsAid, the future of our work depends on continued donations, partnerships, and community support.

To each and every one of our funders: thank you. Your support is transforming lives.

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Fundraising and Donations: A Year of Generosity

In 2024-25, our amazing charity partners, dedicated supporters, and wider community came together to raise an incredible £129,542 in support of KidsAid’s vital services.

Through the year, our supporters raised £129, 542 which funded 1,993 therapy sessions for 166 children and young people.

From sponsored challenges and community events to corporate fundraisers and individual acts of kindness, every contribution has made a real difference. This overwhelming generosity helps us continue to provide life-changing therapeutic support to children, young people, and families across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties.

We are so grateful to everyone who stood with us this year—your support ensures we can reach even more children and young people who need us.

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Inspired by our work, Artemis UK joined our Hero Membership scheme in 2024, partnering with us in a shared mission to support the mental health and wellbeing of local children and families.

Through their incredible £10,000 Hero donation, Artemis UK enabled us to subsidise 140 creative therapy sessions for 26 children and young people—providing support that would not have been possible without their generosity.

Beyond this significant contribution, the Artemis UK team also went the extra mile, organising additional fundraising activities including a charity car wash and a football tournament to further support our work.

In recognition of their outstanding efforts and unwavering commitment, we were proud to present Artemis UK with our Corporate Impact Award at our Annual Appreciation Event in March 2025.

We are so grateful for their continued partnership and passion for making a difference.

Since 2023, KidsAid has been fortunate to partner with Northampton Barratt Homes, whose unwavering support has had a profound impact on our charity.

From organising an annual golf day, to abseiling, and even rolling up their sleeves to help us set up our office furniture, Barratt Homes has consistently gone above and beyond in their commitment to our cause.

Their generosity—both in time and resources—has been nothing short of remarkable.

At our Annual Appreciation Event in March 2025, we were honoured to present Northampton Barratt Homes with our Outstanding Partnership Award, recognising their exceptional dedication and continued support.

A huge thank you to the team at Barratt Homes. Your contributions have made an incredible difference to KidsAid and the young people we serve.

We look forward to many more years of impactful collaboration!

Thank you, Artemis UK, for being a KidsAid Hero!

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Donate by scanning our QR code!

You can make a one-off donation, set up a regular monthly donation, donate through Payroll Giving, contact us about sponsoring a child’s therapy, or organise a fundraising event.

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Report of the Trustees

Registered Company Number CE007640

Registered Charity Number

1167852

Registered Office

Doddridge Centre 109 St. James Road Northampton NN5 5LD.

Trustees

A Bates D Robertson (resigned 24.05.2025) D Appleton (appointed 24.05.2025) N Scott R Beech (appointed 01.04.2024) T Welford (appointed 12.08.2024)

Independent Examiners

Shaw Gibbs - Northampton Eagle House 28 Billing Rd Northampton NN1 5AJ.

Appointment of Trustees & Key Personnel

KidsAid Trustees are recruited and appointed in accordance with the charity’s Recruitment of Trustees Policy and Procedure and the regulations of the Charity Commission of England & Wales. The Board seeks to appoint Trustees who bring additional or specialist skills to complement existing expertise and support effective governance.

Appointments follow a structured process, which includes references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and completion of a declaration of interests, a Trustee Code of Conduct, and an eligibility declaration. Trustees are formally appointed at Board meetings for an initial term of up to three years, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement for a further three years.

New Trustees undertake a structured induction programme covering governance responsibilities, safeguarding, and the charity’s key charitable aims to ensure they are fully equipped to carry out their duties effectively.

In accordance with its governing document, KidsAid must maintain a minimum of three and a maximum of eight Trustees. The Board currently comprises a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Trustees responsible for key areas including Quality, Finance, Fundraising, and PR & Media. Trustees are expected to adhere to their role description, comply with the Code of Conduct, and attend all Board meetings.

Governance

The remuneration of key management personnel, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Leadership Team, is determined by the Trustees. Decisions are informed by external benchmarking data from comparable charities of similar size and complexity and are reviewed annually by the Board to ensure transparency and fairness.

The KidsAid Foundation (KidsAid) was registered as a CIO on 24 June 2016, having previously been unregistered. KidsAid was founded in its original form in 2007.

The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, which dates from 24 June 2016 and amended on 02 November 2024. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number: 1167852) and as a company with Companies House (company number CE007640).

Structure, Governance and Management

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall strategic direction, governance, and policy of the charity. Day-to-day management is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), who implement the strategic plan and manage operations within the budgets and policies approved by the Board.

The Board meets quarterly and meetings are attended by the CEO. To maintain ongoing engagement and accountability between Board meetings, the following sub-committees are in place: Quality, Safeguarding & Risk, Finance, Fundraising, and Communications. Each committee operates under terms of reference approved by the Board and reports regularly on its activities. This structure ensures clear accountability while allowing the CEO and senior team to oversee the charity’s operational delivery effectively.

All decisions, unless explicitly delegated, remain subject to full Board approval.

The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in exercising their powers and duties. In particular, the Trustees ensure that KidsAid’s activities are carried out to further its charitable purpose of advancing the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families.

KidsAid delivers its charitable objectives by providing accessible, trauma-informed mental health and wellbeing support to children and young people, alongside guidance and support for their families and carers. The charity’s services are designed to support those who have experienced trauma, adversity, or emotional distress, helping them to process experiences, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies.

The charity works to ensure its services are inclusive and responsive to need. Support is provided without discrimination and is targeted towards children and young people who would most benefit, including those affected by trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or mental health challenges that impact emotional and behavioural wellbeing. Where charges are applied, these are kept at a level that does not exclude individuals who are unable to pay, and concessions or alternative funding routes are made available where possible.

KidsAid’s activities provide public benefit by improving emotional wellbeing, supporting recovery from trauma, and strengthening resilience among children and young people. By working with families alongside children, the charity also helps to improve family relationships and promote longer-term wellbeing within the wider community. The Trustees regularly review the charity’s activities and impact to ensure they remain aligned with its charitable objectives and continue to deliver meaningful public benefit.

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Risk Management

The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have established systems and procedures to manage them. During the financial year, the charity has not experienced any significant events with material financial impact.

A Risk Register is maintained and reviewed quarterly, with appropriate controls in place to mitigate key operational, financial, and reputational risks. The Trustees undertake regular risk assessments in consultation with the CEO to ensure emerging challenges are identified and addressed promptly.

In line with its Reserves Policy, KidsAid aims to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to at least three months of running costs.

This target level is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees, taking into account:

The Board conducts a formal review of the Risk Register each quarter, providing ongoing oversight and governance.

In response to increasing service demand, the primary operational risk for 2024-25 was maintaining sufficient capacity to deliver services effectively. To address this, KidsAid invested in recruitment and professional development, including providing trainee therapist placements to help develop the workforce of the future. These initiatives ensure the team is well-equipped to meet the growing demand for mental health services for children and young people and to respond to the evolving needs of beneficiaries.

Emerging risks are also monitored in relation to changes in the funding and market landscape. The CEO and Senior Leadership Team regularly review developments to assess potential implications and implement responsive mitigation strategies.

Supported by a robust reserves policy and careful planning, KidsAid remains focused on sustaining core service delivery while pursuing opportunities to address unmet need and strengthen long-term resilience and sustainability.

Financial Review

During 2024-25, total income increased to £554,088, representing an 18% rise compared with 2023-24. Of this, £346,281 was unrestricted income, providing flexibility to support the charity’s core activities, and £207,807 was received as restricted income from grant funders and donors, supporting specific projects and services.

Expenditure on charitable activities increased by 48% from the previous year, totalling £488,310. The charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £65,778.

At the balance sheet date, total funds carried forward were £281,790 of which £70,791 represents restricted funds and £210,999 represents unrestricted funds. The free reserves available for the use of the charity are £208,261 (2024: £125,778), in line with the guidance of the Charity Commission.

Reserves are held in cash or easily liquidated assets to ensure funds are available when needed.

The reserves position is calculated monthly by the CEO and reviewed quarterly by the Finance Subcommittee. The Board of Trustees receives regular reports on the reserves level, associated risks, and any deviations from the agreed target range.

Future Plans

Looking ahead to 2025/26, the Board is committed to further strengthening governance practices. In parallel, the Board and Senior Leadership Team will lead the delivery of our strategic plan, which focuses on broadening our impact across Northamptonshire and the Midlands, enhancing professional expertise, diversifying income, and building resilience through strengthened risk management and clinical governance, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our work.

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.

Related Parties

The father of the CEO is employed by the charity in an operational role. He is not line-managed by the CEO, and his remuneration, responsibilities, and performance are reviewed independently to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance with the charity’s governance policies.

All trustees and key management personnel have declared any related party relationships, and these declarations are reviewed by the Board. Any transactions with related parties are conducted at arm’s length and approved in accordance with the charity’s policies on conflicts of interest.

No other related party transactions arose during the year that require disclosure under SORP 2019.

Reserves Policy

KidsAid maintains reserves to ensure financial resilience and stability in delivering its services to children and families. Reserves provide protection against unforeseen financial risks, income fluctuations, and unexpected expenditure, while also enabling the charity to respond to new opportunities and maintain the continuity of essential services.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, and the provisions of the charity’s constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Signed on Behalf of the Trustees

David Appleton - Finance Trustee January 16th 2026.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Total Total
Notes Notes
Unrestricted		 Restricted 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2024
Income and endowments from: £ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and legacies 1 119,542 10,000 129,542 134,454 - 134,454
Charitable activities 2 225,281 197,807 423,088 209,097 124,015 333,112
Investments 728 - 728 288 - 288
Other Income 730 - 730 849 - 849
Total Income and endowments
346,281
554,088
124,015
207,807
344,688
468,703
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Expenditure on:
Raising Funds - - - - - -
Charitable Activities 3 266,416 221,894 488,310 268,240 62,661 330,901
Other - - - - - -
Total Expenditure
266,416
488,310
62,661
221,894
268,240
330,901
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Net gains/(losses) on investments - - - - - -
Net Income / (Expenditure) 79,865 -14,087 65,778 76,448 61,354 137,802
Transfer between funds - - - - - -
Total funds brought forward 131,134 84,878 216,012 54,686 23,524 78,210
Total funds carried forward
210,999
281,790
84,878
70,791
131,134
216,012
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All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities is incorporating the income and expenditure accounts and includes all gains and losses recognised during the year.

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
ASSETS:
Fixed Assets 5 2,738 - 2,738 5,356 - 5,356
Current Assets
Sundry Debtors 6 34,954 - 34,954 29,747 - 29,747
Cash at Bank and in hand 7 216,258 70,791 287,049 123,730 84,878 208,608
251,213 70,791 322,004 153,477 84,878 238,355
Creditors
Amounts falling due
within one year 8 (42,951) - (42,951) (27,700) - (27,700)
(42,951) - (42,951) (27,700) - (27,700)
Net Current Assets 208,261 70,791 279,053 125,777 84,878 210,655
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NET ASSETS 210,999 70,791 281,790 131,134 84,878 216,012
FUNDS
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds 9 210,999 - 210,999 131,134 - 131,134
Restricted Funds 10 - 70,791 70,791 - 84,878 84,878
210,999 70,791 281,790 131,134 84,878 216,012

Approved by the trustees at a committee meeting held on 23rd January, 2026 and signed on their behalf

STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025 2024
Notes £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 1 77,714 137,333
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities 77,714 137,333
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets - -2,486
Interest received 728 288
Net cash used in investing activities 728 -2,198
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents in the reporting period 78,442 135,135
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 2 208,608 73,473
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 2 287,049 208,608

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Reconciliation of net (expenditure)/income to net cash flow from

operating activities

Net movement in funds Net movement in funds 65,778 137,803
Adjustments for:
• Depreciation 2,618 2,124
• Investment income -728 -290
• (Increase)/Decrease in debtors -5,207 -10,383
• Increase/(Decrease) in creditors 15,251 8,079
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities 77,714 137,333

Analysis of cash and cash equivalents

287,049 208,608
287,049 208,608

Cash at bank and in hand

David Appleton - Finance Lead

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) FRS 102 (issued in October 2019), Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in January 2015, applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011.

Ultimate Controlling Party

The Kidsaid Foundation is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation controlled and managed by the Management Committee/Trustees individually named in the Annual Report.

Income

Intangible Income

Intangible income, in the form of donated facilities and voluntary help etc., is not included in the financial statements since it is not considered practicable to quantify such income.

Expenditure

Expenditure is stated inclusive of value added tax, and is brought into account in the year in which it is due. Costs are allocated to functional headings on the basis of direct costs plus overheads on a fair and reasonable estimated basis.

Pensions

The CIO operates a NEST Pension Scheme

Financial Instruments

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Fiixtures and Fittings - 25% on reducing balance Short Life Assets - over 2 years

Reserves Policy

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2024
1 Donations £ £ £ £ £ £
Other Donations 119,542 10,000 129,542 134,454 134,454
119,542 10,000 129,542 134,454 - 134,454
2 Charitable Activities
Grant - Children in Need - - - - 8,085 8,085
Grant - NCF Queen’s Institute - 4,560 4,560 - - -
Grant - Awards 4 All - 19,200 19,200 - - -
Grant - The Michael Guest Charity Foundation - 5,000 5,000 - - -
Grant - Charles Hayward Foundation 10,000 - 10,000 - - -
Grant - MCF 5,000 - 5,000 - - -
Grant - NCF - Youth Fund - 10,000 10,000 - - -
Grant - The Lords Group Foundation 5,000 - 5,000 - - -
Clinical Supervision 1,480 - 1,480 - - -
Grant - Harry Cureton Fund - 8,000 8,000 - 4,527 4,527
Grant - Souter Charitable Trust - - - - 2,208 2,208
Grant - NCF ‘Constance Travis Endowment’ - - - - 763 763
Grant - Trusthouse - 30,027 30,027 - 30,027 30,027
Grant - Postcode Community 20,000 - 20,000 30,000 - 30,000
Grant - WNC - Discretionary Community Funding - 10,185 10,185 - 10,939 10,939
Grant - The Wesleyan National Heart - - - 2,000 - 2,000
Grant - The Pixel Fund - - - - 4,416 4,416
Therapy Income 161,801 - 161,801 157,097 - 157,097
Grant- The Leathersellers 22,000 - 22,000 20,000 - 20,000
Grant - National Lottery CF - 16,663 16,663 - 16,663 16,663
Grant - National Lottery CF 45,952 45,952 45,388 45,388
Grant - National Lottery CF - Peterborough - 47,140 47,140 - - -
Grant - Groundwork UK 1,080 1,080 - 1,000 1,000
225,281 197,807 423,088 209,097 124,015 333,112
3 Charitable Activities
Employment Costs 174,137 119,752 293,889 173,479 38,274 211,753
Therapist Materials 1,566 - 1,566 2,482 - 2,482
Therapist Fees 34,409 89,540 123,949 40,791 24,387 65,178
Wellbeing Workshops - - - 375 - 375
Toolbox Kits - - - - - -
Rent 5,187 5,113 10,300 8,398 - 8,398
Rates - - - (35) - (35)
Printing, Postage, Stationery etc 14,487 - 14,487 10,638 - 10,638
Subscriptions 3,644 2,304 5,948 4,199 - 4,199
Telephones 1,420 807 2,227 2,701 - 2,701
DBS Checks 510 - 510 248 - 248
Repairs and Maintenance 1,779 - 1,779 363 - 363
Insurance 1,280 - 1,280 1,145 - 1,145
Electricity
Professional Fees 3,808 - 3,808 1,884 - 1,884

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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IT 7,112 4,378 11,490 10,361 - 10,361
Web Management 1,320 - 1,320 2,160 - 2,160 6 Debtors
Cleaning 32 - 32 - - -
Depreciation 2,618 - 2,618 2,124 - 2,124
Other Expenditure 5,910 - 5,910 4,148 - 4,148 Aged Debtors
Interest paid Sundry
Consulting 4,680 - 4,680 1,714 - 1,714 Pre-paid
Financial Services 1,077 - 1,077 135 - 135
Independent Examination 1,440 - 1,440 930 - 930
266,416 221,894 488,310 268,240 62,661 330,901
Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
26,660 - 26,660 21,905 - 21,905
450 - 450 450 - 450
7,844 - 7,844 7,392 - 7,392
34,954 - 34,954 29,747 - 29,747
Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2025
Employment Costs £ £ £ £ £ £
Gross Salaries 141,731 119,752 261,483 158,011 38,274 196,285
Employers NI 17,973 - 17,973 6,300 - 6,300
Employer Pension 10,237 - 10,237 6,540 - 6,540
Travel 643 - 643 798 - 798
Training 3,553 - 3,553 1,733 - 1,733
Life assurance - - - 97 - 97
174,137 119,752 293,889 173,479 38,274 211,753
Cash at Bank Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Current Accounts 106,381 70,791 177,172 69,232 84,878 154,110
Savings Accounts 109,877 - 109,877 54,498 - 54,498
Cash in Hand - - - - - -
216,258 70,791 287,049 123,730 84,878 208,608

7 Cash at Bank

Fixed Assets Total Total Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2024 Cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Balance 1st April 2024 10,476 - 10,476 7,990 - 7,990 Less: disposals during the year - - Add: additions during the year - - - 2,486 - 2,486 Balance 31st March 2025 10,476 - 10,476 10,476 - 10,476 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Eliminated on disposal 5,120 - 5,120 2,996 - 2,996 Charge in year - - At 31 March 2025 2,618 - 2,618 2,124 - 2,124 7,738 - 7,738 5,120 - 5,120 Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 2,738

5 Fixed Assets

8 Creditors amounts falling due

within one year

Aged Creditors Other Creditors Accruals and Deferred Income

9 Unrestricted Funds

General Reserve

Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
(19,423) (19,423) (20,710) (20,710)
(21,489) - (21,489) (3,611) - (3,611)
(2,040) - (2,040) (3,378) - (3,378)
(42,951) - (42,951) (27,700) - (27,700)
Opening Transfer Closing
Balance Movement Movement Between Balance
01.04.24 In Out Funds 31.03.25
£ £ £ £ £
131,134 346,281 (266,416) - 210,999
131,134 346,281 (266,416) - 210,999

At 31 March 2024

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10 Restricted Funds

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows :

Restricted Funds Opening Transfer Closing
Balance Movement Movement Between Balance
01.04.24 In Out Funds 31.03.25
Note £ £ £ £ £
Grant - Groundwork UK a - 1,080 (1,080) - -
Reserves - KidsAid Funding Pot #2 b 4,240 (1,680) - 2,560
Grant - National Lottery Community Fund (Therapy Play Project) c 48,391 109,755 (138,079) - 20,067
Grant - Harry Cureton Fund d 3,773 (3,773) - -
Grant - Northamptonshire Community Foundation: Queens Institute e - 4,560 (4,560) - -
Grant - The Michael Guest Charity Foundation f - 5,000 (875) - 4,125
Grant - Trusthouse g 24,059 30,027 (54,086) - - 010,000
Grant - NCF Northamptonshire Young People’s Fund h - 10,000 - -
Grant - The Pixel Fund i 4,416 (4,416) - 4,365
Grant -West Northants Discretionary Community Funding j - 10,185 (5,820) - 8,000
Grant - Cambridgshire Community Foundation - Harry Cureton Fund K 8,000 19,200
Grant - National Lottery Awards 4 All L 19,200 2,475
Donation- Artemis M 10,000 (7,525)
84,878 207,807 (221,894) - 70,791

Purpose, use and restrictions of funds:

A This grant was restricted to provide a therapeutic space for traumatised children and young people, and it was used for this purpose.

B Funding was transferred from our reserves account to extend therapy sessions for families in need of longer term intervention and/ or systemic support.

C This grant is to fund individual therapy sessions for children and young people, and is being used for this purpose.

D This grant is to fund group therapy to disadvantaged children with their parents, and is being used for this purpose.

E This grant was restricted to deliver therapies to parents of our child beneficiaries, and it was used for this purpose.

F This grant has been restricted to deliver psychoeducation and well-being support sessions for parents of our child beneficiaries, and it is being used for this purpose.

G This grant is to fund a combinated of individual therapy and family support sessions for children and parents/caregivers who have been through trauma, and is being used for this purpose.

H This grant has been restricted to fund individual therapy sessions to children and young people across Northamptonshire secondary schools, and it will be used for this purpose.

I This grant is to fund group therapy to disadvantaged children and young people, and is being used for this purpose.

J This grant has been restricted to fund early help and prevention therapies for disadvantaged children at risk of poor outcomes, and it is being used for this purpose

K This grant has been restricted to fund group therapy sessions for disadvantaged children across schools in Peterborough, and it will be used for this purpose.

Unrestricted Funds

Opening Transfer Closing
Balance Movement Movement Between Balance
01.04.24 In Out Funds 31.03.25
£ £ £ £ £
General Reserve 54,686 344,688 (268,240) - 131,134
54,686 344,688 (268,240) - 131,134

Unrestricted Funds

Unrestricted Funds
Opening Transfer Closing
Balance Movement Movement Between Balance
01.04.24 In Out Funds 31.03.25
Note £ £ £ £ £
Grant - BBC Children in Need a 13,680 8,085 (21,765) - -
Reserves - KidsAid Funding Pot #2 b 4,240 - - - 4,240
Grant - National Lottery Community Fund (Therapy Play Project) c 5,604 62,051 (19,264) - 48,391
Grant - Harry Cureton Fund d - 4,527 (754) - 3,773
Grant - Souter Charitable Trust e - 2,208 (2,208) - -
Grant - NCF ‘Constance Travis Endowment’ f - 763 (763) - -
Grant - Trusthouse g - 30,027 (5,968) - 24,059
Grant - WNC - Discretionary Community Funding Grant h - 10,939 (10,939) - -
Grant - The Pixel Fund i - 4,416 - - 4,416
Grant - Groundwork UK j - 1,000 (1,000) - -
23,524 124,016 (62,661) - 84,879

Purpose, use and restrictions of funds:

A This grant is to fund individual therapy sessions for children and young people, and is being used for this purpose.

B Funding was transferred from our reserves account to extend therapy sessions for families in need of longer term intervention and/ or systemic support.

E This grant was to fund group therapy for disadvantaged children and young people, and was used for this purpose.

I This grant is to fund group therapy to disadvantaged children and young people, and is being used for this purpose.

J This grant was to fund individual therapy sessions for children and young people who have been through trauma, and was used for this purpose.

L This grant has been restricted to fund individual therapy sessions for children and young people, and it will be used for this purpose

M This donation has been restricted to fund individual therapy sessions for children and young people, and it is being used for this purpose.

Ultimate Controlling Party

The Charity is controlled by the board of Trustees who are listed in the Trustees’ Annual Report

Related Party Disclosure

There were no related party transactions in the financial year.

Events After the End of the Reporting Period

There were no significant events after the year end.

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Doddridge Centre, 109 St. James Road, Northampton, NN5 5LD.

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