# Tidal Family Support

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1171718
- **Other names:** JIGSAW FAMILY SUPPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT SEPARATED FAMILIES
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Feb. 21, 2017
- **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=1171718


## Contact

- **Address:** Roman House, Rink Road, Ryde, ISLE OF WIGHT
- **Postcode:** PO33 1LP
- **Phone:** 01983639793
- **Email:** info@tidalfamilysupport.org.uk
- **Website:** www.tidalfamilysupport.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:TO PROMOTE THE CARE AND UPBRINGING OF CHILDREN OF SEPARATED FAMILIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY:A) PROVIDING A SAFE, SECURE AND NEUTRAL LOCATION WHERE SUCH CHILDREN CAN SPEND TIME WITH THE PARENT THEY NO LONGER LIVE WITH, OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS THEY WOULD NOT OTHERWISE SEE;B) PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY, CHILD FOCUSED SERVICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN OF SEPARATED FAMILIES;C) FACILITATING THE CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS IN WAYS WHICH ARE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILDREN; ANDD) PROVIDING FAMILY OR ONE TO ONE COUNSELLING, MEDIATION, PARENTING COURSES AND SUCH OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO MANAGE THE DIFFICULT TRANSITIONS THAT ACCOMPANY SEPARATION AND DIVORCE.

**Activities:** Tidal Family Support is a community based, not for profit, child-focused charity that works with families who are directly impacted by separation or divorce. We are the only centre Enhanced accredited by the NACCC on the Isle of Wight. We provide a comprehensive range of child contact services, a wrap around family support service, counselling and signposting to other agencies.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Essex
- Hampshire
- Isle Of Wight
- Portsmouth City
- Southampton City
- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | £165344 | £158328 | — | — |
| July 31, 2023 | £157100 | £151196 | — | — |
| July 31, 2022 | £134132 | £104205 | — | — |
| July 31, 2021 | £118284 | £106080 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2020 | £61547 | £64747 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Catherine Cousins — appointed May 19, 2025
- Christopher O'Neil — appointed Oct. 1, 2025
- Leigh Ryan — appointed June 6, 2024
- Sharon Armitage — appointed June 2, 2021