Charity number: 1188635
SEN PARENTING
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the period 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Joyce Afiba Boateng (Appointed 18[th ] March 2020) Jacob Opoku-Manu (Appointed 5[th] January 2023) Florence Frimpong (Appointed 30[th ] March 2021) Charity number 1188635
Independent examiner Jacob Manu & Co Accountants and Tax Consultants Boardman House 64 Broadway, Unit 10 Stratford London E15 1NT
Bankers Cashplus Bank
CONTENTS
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| Trustees report | 1 - 3 | |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 | |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 | |
| Balance sheet | 6 | |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 9 |
SEN PARENTING
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2025.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in SEN Parenting's constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)
Objectives and activities
The object of the CIO is:
For the public benefit to relieve the needs of and support parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), in particular by:
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providing training for parents and carers of children with special educational needs (SEN) to enable them to understand their children’s disabilities and learn skills to support their development from early years to adult life;
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supporting parents and carers in setting up special needs systems within their home environment to bridge the gap between schools, professionals and home;
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creating awareness of SEN among the general public with aim of enabling better understanding of families with SEN children and how they may be supported. building community relationships among various ethnic backgrounds to support families with SEN children and individuals.
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working with schools, educational professionals and other organisations to provide outreach support for families of children and individuals with SEN.
Achievements and performance
Parent trainings and meetings organised supported families, by creating more awareness of various disabilities and understanding their child or young person’s needs. Workshops organised helped parents and carers to prepare resources for use at home and were trained on how to use these resources to achieve the best outcomes within the home environment. Informal support services were organised online and by phone to support those in crisis and in immediate need of support. Our one-to-one support service was expanded to support more families. More awareness of special educational needs among various ethnic backgrounds was organised with other voluntary organisations.
Parent wellbeing sessions were organised and received excellent feedback as years. More sessions will be organised in the next financial year.
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FUNDERS
During the period, the main sources of funding were donations from individuals and UK limited companies, who supported the costs of Professionals, venue for workshops and overhead costs for the year.
EXPENDITURE
All expenditure was incurred for the charity’s activities and governance costs in accordance with the charity’s objectives.
ACTIVITIES
Online and face-to-face coffee mornings, talks from professionals and wellbeing sessions were held to support carers/families of children and young people with autism and other special needs to cope with various difficulties and problems they face due to their caring roles. Resources were made during sessions for parents to use at home.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
SEN Parenting is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and was registered on the 18[th] of March 2020.
The Trustees who served during the period to 31 March 2025 were:
Joyce Afiba Boateng (Appointed 18[th] March 2020) Jacob Opoku-Manu (Appointed 5[th] January 2023)
Florence Frimpong (Appointed 30th March 2021)
The Trustee’s report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Florence Frimpong
Trustee (Chair)
Date: 24[th] January 2026
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SEN PARENTING
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of SEN Parenting for the period ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of SEN Parenting, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of SEN Parenting’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of SEN Parenting as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Richard Otoo (FCCA, AIA)
Dated: 24[th] January 2026
Jacob Manu & Co Boardman House 64 Broadway Unit 10, Stratford E15 1NT
SEN Parenting
Charity No: 1188635
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| Funds | funds | Funds | funds | |||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Notes: Income from |
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| Grants | 0 | - | - | |||
| Donations | 3500 | - | 3500 | 3,200 | - | 3,200 |
| Total income | 3500 | - | 3500 | 3,200 | - | 3,200 |
| Expenditure on: | ||||||
| Charitable activities | (4,604) | (4,604) | (4,464) | - | (4,464) | |
| Net (expenditure/income) | ||||||
| for the year | ||||||
| Net movement in funds | (1,104) | (1,104) | (1,268) | (1,268) | ||
| Fund balances at 1 | 1200 | 1200 | 2,468 | 2,468 | ||
| April 2024 | ||||||
| Fund balances at 31 | ||||||
| March 2025 | 96 | 96 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations
| SEN Parenting BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Notes Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds |
2025 £ £ 396 (300) 96 96 96 |
Charity No: 1188635 2024 £ £ 1,200 0 1,200 1,200 1,200 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
Florence Frimpong Trustee Date: 24 January 2026
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Charity No: 1188635
CHARITY (CIO) ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Income Grant Donations Cash Donation Expenses Computer and Exps Equip Expense Equipment Set up Costs Heat and light Admin Training and Workshop costs Room Hire Refreshments Travel Resources Delivery Software costs Promotion and flyers Printing and stationery Telephone and internet Website costs Insurance Professional fees Accountancy Net Surplus/Deficit |
2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 3000 3,000 500 200 3500 3,200 140 70 70 738 600 620 500 216 178 355 134 520 644 485 560 320 482 240 200 600 800 300 300 (4,604) (4,468) (1,104) (1,268) |
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Charity No: 1188635
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Charity (CIO) Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| 2. Grants | ||
| Grants received | 0 | 0 |
| 3. Donations | ||
| Donations received | 3500 | 3,200 |
| 4. Charitable activities | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Activities | 4604 | 4,468 |
5. Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year
6. Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 |
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| Number | Number |
| - | - |