# SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY LTD.

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1187919
- **Other names:** OAKLEY COLLEGE, The Oaks Specialist College
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 12, 2020
- **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=1187919


## Contact

- **Address:** The Oaks Specialist College, Cage Green Road, Tonbridge, Kent
- **Postcode:** TN10 4PT
- **Phone:** 01732207950
- **Email:** office@theoaks.ac.uk
- **Website:** https://www.theoaks.ac.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 16-25 WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITIES AND/OR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES LIVING IN THE SOUTH EAST OF ENGLAND BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;(D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.

**Activities:** Raising aspirations and achievements, advancing in life and meeting the educational, personal, social, communication and interaction needs of young people age between 16 and 25 with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or special educational needs (16-25 LLDD) in and around the region of the South East England by developing their skills, knowledge, understanding, capacities and capabilities.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Brighton And Hove
- East Sussex
- Kent
- Medway
- Surrey
- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £5966099 | £5187802 | £4251601 | 74 |
| July 31, 2024 | £4002851 | £3055575 | £3473304 | 62 |
| July 31, 2023 | £3300373 | £2568931 | £2526028 | 57 |
| July 31, 2022 | £2435003 | £2015187 | £1794586 | 51 |
| July 31, 2021 | £1964243 | £1431801 | £1374770 | 38 |



## Trustees

- **Richard Maris Pone** (Chair) — appointed March 23, 2019
- Charlotte Steggles — appointed April 30, 2024
- DAN PAUL BROAD — appointed Jan. 24, 2020
- David Carter — appointed Jan. 22, 2021
- David Joseph Martin — appointed March 23, 2019
- Geena Vabulas — appointed April 30, 2024
- Robert John Marsh — appointed March 23, 2019